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Classic Cane Fighting Seminar – June 23, 2013

Thursday, 13 June, 2013

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 [...]


More Stick Fighting Drills for Martial Artists

Wednesday, 17 April, 2013

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 [...]


Focus on these 5 attributes in your martial arts training

Tuesday, 16 April, 2013

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 [...]


Interview with Craig Sira

Sunday, 24 March, 2013

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 stance…and then beyond it to surviving the attack. Move it! Craig Sira advocates training with more motion to accomplish a [...]


Interview with action film actor Chuck Johnson – making martials arts movies in Japan

Saturday, 23 March, 2013

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 [...]


David Praim video interview by Richard Plowden

Friday, 22 March, 2013

Interested in the history of sport fighting in Michigan? Check out this great video of Richard Plowden interviewing David Praim.


Interview with Brian Lentz

Tuesday, 19 March, 2013

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


This weekend in Michigan Martial Arts – March 15-17, 2013

Friday, 15 March, 2013

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, [...]


Interview with Peter Carbone – Okinawan Karate and Weaponry

Tuesday, 15 January, 2013

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 [...]


Podcast Episode 8: The Martial Arts Online University, Richard McDowell

Monday, 17 December, 2012

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 [...]