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

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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?

What Our Members Are Saying

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Bruce Bethers - MAIF is the most open and informative martial arts organization that I have ever been associated with... 

Dionisio de la Torre, Jr. - MAIF is focused on preserving the Values and Traditions of the Ancient Martial Arts...

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