Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? (Part 2 of 2)

In this February 2005 article, Mike Chaturantabut reveals how Xtreme Martial Arts can make your best techniques look even better! (Part 2 of 2)

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Judo Champion Gene LeBell's Newest Weapon is the Grappling Club

In this July 2004 article, Black Belt Hall of Fame member Gene LeBell demonstrates the grappling club through a variety of technique sequences!

Gokor Chivichyan Shows You Sport-Sambo Submissions From Any Position

This article was originally titled "Submission From Any Position: Sport Sambo With Gokor Chivichyan" and was published in the February 2008 issue of Black Belt.

How Your Duty to Retreat From a Threat Can Limit Your Self-Defense Rights

This February 2004 article by Peter Hobart examines what could happen if you don't familiarize yourself with use-of-force laws.

Georges St. Pierre and the Psychology of Victory

In this April 2008 article, Dr. Randy Borum discusses the winning mind-set in his Psyched column, using UFC fighter Georges St. Pierre as an example.

The Russian Martial Art of Systema Teaches the Ultimate Drills for Stopping Elbows, Knees and Head Butts!

This February 2007 article examines effective self-defense theory and drills such as "mirror the footwork," "walking attack," "spontaneous strike" and more.

Immobilization Is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work

In this September 2005 article (originally titled "In Defense of Kyusho-Jitsu: Immobilization is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work"), Chris Thomas discusses criticisms of the self-defense style taught by George Dillman.

San Shou Champ Cung Le Reveals the Secrets of High Kicks and Flying Leg Attacks!

In this December 2004 article by Dr. Mark Cheng, you can learn four techniques: jumping back kick, ax kick, flying knee and the flying-scissor-kick takedown.

How to Pick the Martial Art That's Just Right For You!

This March 2003 article by Matthew J. Numrich is the ultimate street guide for prospective students.

Krabi Krabong: The "Other" Martial Art Offers Weapons and Empty-Hands Skills for Full-Contact Fighting

This May 2003 article by Arlan "Salty Dog" Sanford details topics such as mai sok self-defense techniques.

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