Comments on: 5 Lesser Known Martial Arts Worth Studying On Your Next Vacation

By: robin

robin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:21:54 +0000

5 Lesser Known Martial Arts Worth Studying On Your Next Vacation

By: thedude

thedude — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:47:16 +0000

“Unlike the rigid forms and animal stances of many Asian martial arts, systema emphasizes fluid and natural human movement”

This where you lost me. Chinese martial arts such as Pa Kua, Taiji Quan, Shaolin, etc. are by no means rigid.

By: dystopian

dystopian — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 07:37:33 +0000

Some great techniques there, maybe you could add some Krav Maga videos too.

By: Nenad

Nenad — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:39:34 +0000

wow russian style looks awesome!

By: Steve Kinney

Steve Kinney — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:21:12 +0000

Tradition says that the Chinese martial arts grouped under the title Kung Fu originated with Da Mo, a monk from India whose spitirual teachings were not favored at the Imperial court. He settled at the first Shaolin monastery and taught the monks exercises to improve their health and their ability to meditate.

I never heard of Systema before. It sounds exactly like Jeet Kune Do - so if it works as advertised, it should be one of the most effective martial arts available.

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:49:18 +0000

The Russian form, the system, looks devastating. I enjoyed watchin that clip a lot. It reminds me of Tong Long, only the fact the special forces use it means it probably has been streamlined. I would love to study it, if i didn’t think i would actually die in training!

By: WOUNDEDUCK

WOUNDEDUCK — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:42:27 +0000

Not buying the systema. You might be able to defend yourself with it, but dudes getting knocked down with 2″ punches is a bunch of hypnotic huey.

By: Ashley L.

Ashley L. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:52:09 +0000

sorry…the link is http://www.huntsvilleaikido.com

By: Ashley L.

Ashley L. — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:51:03 +0000

Another less known martial art outside of Japan and France is Yoseikan Budo. Originally founded by Minoru Mochizuki and now headed by his son Hiroo Mochizuki. There is a great history write up on the web site http://www.hutnsvilleaikido.com. I have been practicing this style for the past 3 years and it’s a truly comprehensive style.

By: JJ

JJ — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:10:30 +0000

Great collection - I saw a demo of the indian Kalaripayattu a few years ago and one of the weapons they use was a wheel with chains coming off the edge. The guy span it around like a pizza maker, so the chains fanned out and it looked lethal.

I think the escrima guy looked a little disappointed that the reporter broke his banana tree too