The closed fist is not the only way to strike with the hand, and in many situations it is not the best way. Traditional martial arts across cultures have catalogued hand striking surfaces extensively — not out of academic interest…
The claim that martial arts builds discipline, focus, and character is among the oldest in athletic education. It appears in nearly every school’s marketing materials and in the personal testimonials of most long-term practitioners. What is less commonly examined is…
The question comes up in every conversation about martial arts: which one should I study? The answer is usually more complicated than the person asking is hoping for, because the honest answer depends on factors the question does not specify…
