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?