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Gracie Fighting Secrets Revealed! Marcio Feitosa Talks About Training, Techniques and Teams
in Brazil

Gracie Fighting Secrets Revealed!
In this July 2005 article by Stephan Kesting, Marcio Feitosa talks about Brazilian training, teams and techniques.

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Fright Reaction: How to Use the Startle Response to Your Advantage for Self-Defense

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Fright Reaction!
In this article from the August 2008 issue of Black Belt, Guided Chaos second-degree black belt Ari Kandel shows you how to use fear to your advantage in threatening situations.



Judo, Then and Now:
A Grappling Legend Compares the Old Ways With the New Ways to Find Out How You Can Improve Your Performance

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Beef Up Your Judo Game!
Black Belt Hall of Fame member Hayward Nishioka compares the past and present incarnations of judo to find out if/how judoka can improve their performance. Originally published in the July 2007 issue of
Black Belt.


Secrets of the Shredder:
Dirty Fighting Goes Legit!

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Richard Dimitri, founder of senshido, shows you the fast and furious "shredder" technique in this article from the March 2007 issue.


The Most Common Mistakes Martial Artists Make in the Ring and How to Correct Them!

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Learn From Your Mistakes
Seven errors martial artists make consistenly—and how to fix them! It's all here in this March 2006 article by Benjamin Paris.



Helio Gracie: Your Thoughts on the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Founder's Life, Art and Legacy

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A Legend Remembered
Your thoughts on the life and legacy of Brazilian
jiu-jitsu founder Helio Gracie.



REVIEW: Be Like Water Brings "Ghost" of Bruce Lee to Los Angeles Theater

Dan Kwong's play incorporates the JKD master as a character in a clever plot about assimilation and facing fears.




Law of Self-Defense: The Doctrine of Unclean Hands

In this July 2008 article, Peter Hobart examines some of the legal issues associated with use of force.


Elisa Au: The Modern Training of a Traditional Karate Champion

This June 2006 article by Don Warrener documents the rise and evolution of three-time kumite champion Elisa Au, a student of the Honolulu-based Chuzo Kotaka.


Learn the Secrets of
Muay Thai's Killer Kick!

In this November 2007 article, Daniel C. Docto explains 11 principles of getting the most power from your kickboxing techniques.
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Jean Jacques Machado: Martial Arts and the Internet

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