Welcome to MAIF's Archive of Articles and Essays focused on the Martial Arts..!!

Below you will find information and resources for both the Student and Instructor of Martial Arts.  See the Below List of Articles & Essays in alphabetical order -

Back to the Basics I: Examining the Lunge Punch

Basic Principles Underlying Atemi (Striking) Techniques

The Importance of Context in Understanding Japanese Martial Art

Early History of Ju-Jitsu, Part I

Early History of Ju-Jitsu, Part II

Early History of Ju-Jitsu, Part III

Goshin Jutsu Kata

Is Kata Really Important?

Japanese Terminology and Glossary

Ju-Jitsu Movement Strategy

Kawashi Waza vs. Kuzushi Waza

Kempo Jitsu Pre 1900 Martial Art System

Kenjutsu

Kime-no-Kata

Koshiki-No-Kata from Kito Ryu

Leadership and the Martial Arts

Martial Arts and Physical Fitness

Martial Arts Philosophy - Understanding The Do

Masutemi Waza

Practical Self-Defense

Responsibility in Martial Arts

Self-Defense for Women

Six Step Process To Learning Martial Arts

Student & Instructor Relationship

Student or Master?

Theory of Circular Self Defense - Hapkido

Traditions of the Bushi

United States Taiho Jutsu

What Does It Take To Study Martial Arts?

What is Chi and Where does it Come From?

What is Ju-Jitsu?

A Brief History of Shotokan Karate

What is Self Defense?

What is Karate?

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