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		<title>The Complete Martial Artist</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The field of martial arts seems to become more popular from year to year. Tons of schools open up daily in every city across the US, Canada, Europe and much of the rest of the world. But what is it that makes a martial artist complete? What separates a master from Joe black belt who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Warm Up Before You Train</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re young, warming up is usually unnecessary because there&#8217;s less chance of pulling something unless you train hard. It&#8217;s still recommended, though, just in case. Better safe than sorry, right? Besides it&#8217;s a great habit to get into.
But when you&#8217;re older, a good warm up is essential to lubricate the joints, avoid pulling muscles, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kickboxing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:42:50 +0000</pubDate>
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Kickboxing is a type of martial art that combines such other styles as boxing, karate, and Muay Thai. It is relatively new, having been created in the early 1970s as a reaction of many who disliked the competition style of these older and more traditional martial arts. 
Kickboxing Competition
The creators of kickboxing designed competitions so [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cat Stance</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2006 19:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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The cat stance is a typical stance that exists in styles of Karate and the Chinese martial arts. It is considered on e of the most popularly used stances in forms, sparring, and in drills practice. As a result, cat stance is a basic posture that all beginners should learn.
In training, it is normal that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Concept Of Qi</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Qi or chi is considered the essence or basic force of our universe. It is a traditional concept that took form in China, believed to have originated in a time well before common era. The exact time of its conception is unknown, as it is quite an ancient concept.
Most countries, if not all, in Eastern [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Religious and Philosophical Categories of Qigong</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Qigong, as it is practiced in China, has been integrated into the popular religions and philosophies of the country. The following are the main categories:
Confucian Qigong
This type of Qigong has been heavily influenced by the philosophy of Confucianism. Practitioners aspire to develop a high level of morality and increase their intelligence.
Taoist Qigong
Another famous Chinese philosophy, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hakama for Martial Arts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 02:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
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The hakama is a vital part of the uniform of practitioners for many martial arts. In some martial arts, it is only worn by higher levels, while in others such as Kendo, it is worn by beginners as well. Hakama are typically made out of cotton, or a blend of polyester, rayon and nylon. Finer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forms in the Martial Arts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2006 18:25:30 +0000</pubDate>
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The martial arts is not only about a particular mindset and attitude; the martial arts is also about a number of movements and techniques that one must learn to become proficient and to attain that mindset and attitude.
Practitioners practice these techniques and movements not only through drills and other repetitive exercises, they also practice a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Typical Stages of Combat in Martial Arts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:57:13 +0000</pubDate>
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During a fight, it is generally believed that there are quite distinguishable stages of combat. This is a general overview of each, without getting too technical into it. However, it is important for martial artists to be aware of each, in case they are weak in one particular stage.


The First Stage in a Martial Arts [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About Judo Uniforms and Judo Gi</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Since it was created in 1882 by Kano Jigoro of Japan, Judo has become one of the most popular martial arts in Canada, and the world. It is quite a rigorous and physically demanding sport, appearing in several major international sports competitions. As a result, when partaking in judo training, it is important that a [...]]]></description>
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