One of the most practical modern day personal protection tools is the classic cane. Innocent looking, legal to carry, and easily available in a variety of styles, the cane provides you with the ultimate in personal protection. WHAT: A one day, two hour hands-on introductory sampler on the no-nonsense tactics of cane fighting. Participants will [...]
In this video: Tapi-Tapi,attack block, four corner entrance drills, and techniques in motion are some of the stick fighting drills that Craig Sira covers in his martial arts classes. Sira is the owner and instructor of The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness in Midland, Michigan. Part of an interview shot at his school in late [...]
New video features Craig Sira from Midland, Michigan, demonstrating the five key attributes that he focuses on with his students; explosive power, timing, accuracy, flow, and intention. Sira is the owner and instructor of The Academy Martial Arts and Fitness in Midland, Michigan. Part of an interview shot at his school in late 2012. Video [...]
Do joint locks work in a real situation? Is there a faster way to dispose of your attacker? Craig Sira provides an overview of an attack and what it takes to get to the assertive stanceā¦and then beyond it to surviving the attack. Move it! Craig Sira advocates training with more motion to accomplish a [...]
You can learn more about Chuck Johnson at his website www.chuck-n-action.com. In this interview Chuck talks about his experiences filming action movies in Japan, where he currently lives, and filming in the U.S. Chuck is originally from Michigan. When it comes to fight choreography what is the difference between movies shot in the U.S. and [...]
Interested in the history of sport fighting in Michigan? Check out this great video of Richard Plowden interviewing David Praim.
Here are some short videos of an interview with Brian Lentz from Professional Karate in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1) Introduction of Brian Lentz Other clips: 2) Can kickboxing make a comeback? 3) Michigan Kickboxing 4) What’s best about karate More at www.youtube.com/MichiganProject
Make it an enjoyable martial arts filled weekend! Support the martial arts in Michigan and attend one of these events: 16-March-2013 Michigan State Judo Championships East Lansing, Michigan 16-March-2013 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Professor Marcello C. Monteiro Clawson, Michigan 16-17-March-2013 Jim Corn Pressure Point Seminar Midland, Michigan 17-March-2013 MSU Student Kendo Tournament East Lansing, [...]
Here is an 11-part interview with Mr. Peter Carbone. This was shot in 2010 at his dojo in Northville, Michigan. Showing off the different weapons, introducing the viewer to the teachers whose pictures are on the walls, explaining the Okinawan belt colors and flags, educating on the historical aspects of the martial arts, and sharing [...]
Richard McDowell of Lansing talks about the positive and negative attributes of the Martial Arts Online University. Discover Michigan’s Martial Arts podcast is part of The Michigan Martial Arts Project. LISTEN HERE: Click here for PODCAST PAGE If you’re interested in having your school profiled, or if you have a topic for the podcast, please [...]