Melanie Gibson General Martial Arts, Guest Writers

Guest Writer: Exploring HapKiDo: The Art of Coordinated Power

During my taekwondo training with my Korean Grandmaster, I was fortunate enough to learn some HapKiDo-related self-defense techniques. I’ve always enjoyed it and wanted to learn more. I was thrilled when RJ LoPresti of Choe’s HapKiDo approached me about contributing a blog post about their martial art. I’m excited to share Little Black Belt’s first HapKiDo post!  If you would like to contribute a martial arts-related blog post, see guest writer guidelines here.

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Melanie Gibson General Martial Arts, Guest Writers

Guest Writer: Muay Boran vs. Bokator

We’re continuing January’s look into traditional martial arts with a guest post from Adam Green, who writes for https://muaythaiinsider.co.uk/. As Adam states in this article, understanding the history and significance of martial arts such as Muay Boran and Bokator enriches the cultural diversity of our shared martial arts landscape. I don’t know much about martial arts from Thailand or Cambodia besides my love of Thai martial artist and action star Tony Jaa, so I learned a lot from this article. I think my fellow readers will too. 

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Melanie Gibson General Martial Arts, Guest Writers, Training Tips

Guest Writer: The benefits of training in a traditional martial arts style versus a modern hybrid style

Article by Darie Raclau | karatemartialart.net Founder

Martial arts training can offer a wide range of benefits, including improved physical fitness, mental discipline, and self-defense skills. When choosing a martial arts style to practice, many people are faced with the decision of whether to train in a traditional style or a modern hybrid style. While both types of training can provide benefits, there are some key differences that may influence a person’s decision.

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