Joint locks are used in mixed martial arts fighting in order to prompt an opponent to submit or risk injury. A joint lock is achieved when a particular joint is forced to its maximum range of motion to the point that any additional movement will cause hyperextension as well as pain and the potential for injury. ...read more
Tang soo do is a defensive martial art that has its beginnings in Korea. Tang denotes the dynasty the martial art comes from. Soo translated means open hand or worthiness and do means art or way. Simply, Tang soo do translated means The Tang art of worthiness. A basic front kick is one of the first moves learned in Tang Soo Do. ...read more
Martial arts themed birthday parties are very popular among children of all ages. Finding the perfect martial arts birthday invitations can be difficult. Many companies will create custom invitation, but they can be very expensive. You can print your own martial arts birthday invitations for free. ...read more
Buying martial arts books is a way for a person to learn some training techniques to practice at home. Before buying a book, the person should read reviews to see if it is recommended by other martial arts enthusiasts. Looking locally and at an online bookstore can help the person find the book for the lowest price. ...read more
Shaolin Kung Fu is a popular martial art. It was made popular by Shaolin monks. They have used this martial arts for centuries to defend themselves and their way of life from outsiders. The art was traditionally not taught to outsiders, but that changed in the 20thcentury. ...read more
Mixed martial arts, or MMA, has taken off in the United States. The combination of tae kwon do, karate, jiu-jitsu and other fighting styles has intrigued millions. Even if you don't have dreams of being a famous MMA fighter, you may find training at an MMA gym to be great for your health. ...read more
Martial art is a self-defense technique that was originated in Japan and Asia. Each style is unique in its own way, but all styles can be deadly. Some of the fighting styles are used by the military in foreign countries. ...read more
Boxing is a physical sport, and it requires excellent conditioning to be successful. If you become fatigued in the middle of a fight, you will lose. The fighter in better condition almost always wins. You can improve your conditioning for boxing training by following a couple of quick and easy steps. ...read more
Aikido is quickly becoming one of the most popular martial arts in the nation. The art is designed to aid people of all sizes and ages in defending themselves. Aikido is particularly popular with women and children, due to the fact that the martial art's techniques are meant to use attackers' force against them. ...read more
By Acollins February 26, 2014
I recently signed my daughter up at this school. I was happy to have Mr. Mattox take the time to answer all my questions. He told me how he would not promote her if she didn't do right at home and school as well. My daughters manners and behaviour have greatly improved. Thanks UKKS ...read more
By michael1977 December 05, 2013
This place is awesome. The instructors are way more knowledgeable about martial arts then any other school I have been to. My children have developed in self esteem and discipline more then I thought possible. I recommend them to everyone I meet! ...read more
By SavvyLuke at Citysearch February 24, 2012
The technical Jiu Jitsu training I received from Marcello while visiting to his Indianapolis Jiu Jitsu academy was phenomenal! I've know Marcello for awhile now and even traveled to Brazil with him to train and I can say he's a top notch BJJ Black belt and in my opinion the best in the Indianapolis area. He's highly credentialed and I'd definitely recommend everyone to stop in and say hi. ...read more
