en-us http://riposte.org Martial Arts news. Thought, word, and deed in the Martial Arts Community http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=820 Although the term was not coined until the 17th century, jujutsu is famed for being the unarmed combat method of the samurai. An important aspect of jujutsu training is learning how to break a fall effectively. Practitioners employ a unique method of absorbing force when being thrown… http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=819 I’ve been wondering whether each person’s level of discipline is dictated by their personality. Is a person fated to have the same level of discipline throughout their lives, or can it be trained? It is, after all, a huge determinant of how far a student progresses in martial arts. Discipline is what kicks in when motivation takes a holiday. It keeps you going to class, keeps you pushing yourself… http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=818 This article is about the process of discovery I used when I formulated a plan for handling attackers. The good news is that it is observable as workable in freestyle, so you don’t have to go out and get mugged to see if it works. This article discusses an interesting theory put forth by Joe Lewis, and supposedly was originated by Bruce Lee. http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=817 I was never one for physical education back when I was in school. The jock culture that underscored it I found to be a total turn-off. Martial arts for kids didn’t exist so unless you played football or were part of the track team you didn’t really fit into this clique. Surely there is a lot more to be gained from teaching kids martial arts than teaching them just how to play football or run round a track in a certain time? http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=816 I am always cautioned not to rush my techniques. Entirely different from pacing techniques too quickly, it is a correction for a lack of concentration or an ego defense mechanism. Instead, I should focus on breathing and ensure there is no pause between my inhale and exhale. Also, ego comes into play because it is easy to concentrate on the first part of a movement. http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=815 This is about what researchers in the field of animal behavior have noticed that when considering territorial fighting. A lot of animals were researched and various phenomenons were observed. The winner and loser effect have also been studied and presented in mathematical models and evolutionary concepts of the game theory. Learn more… http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=814 Chi is an ancient Chinese term that is translated as energy. It is used in both abstract and concrete terms and is hence considered ambiguous. It is said to be present in the air. So, how do you make use of this energy….read on to learn the techniques. http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=813 This is about a girl who used self-defense techniques to overcome an attempted street robbery. Read to find out about self-defense techniques and how to use some ordinary objects as weapons. Self-defense is not limited to hands and feet but to your imagination. So learn more…. http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=812 While practicing Taiji-quan or Qigong, you would have heard the phrase ‘don’t force it’. However, there are times when one should force things like movement, resistance, etc. Read on to find out why one will, should and can force. http://riposte.org/archive/getStory?story=811 Focus on innovation is a very interesting aspect that one can observe in Kokikai Aikido. One such idea that was emphasized during a training session was ‘correct movement is growth’. Learn about how far one can take this concept of critical thought and innovation. Read on…