Shotokan
Shotokan Karate vs.Eskrima “Arnis”
Ever since I was young I’ve seen movies and television programs that contain action sequences involving martial arts like “Karate Kid” and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).In my opinion, the most famous superstar in martial arts is Bruce Lee.He was an innovator in martial arts and he was the founder of the art Jeet Kune Do, a style with minimal movement with maximum effect and extreme speed. Martial Arts are systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. The term martial art refers to all of the various styles of training for combat. Generally, martial arts can be broken down into five distinct categories: stand-up or striking styles, grappling styles, low impact styles, weapons based styles and MMA (mixed martial arts). My two favorite styles are Shotokan Karate and Eskrima (“also known as” Arnis).
Shotokan Karate is an old Martial Art originating on the island of Okinawa. Karate means "Empty Hand", thus the hands/feet and entire body are used in training, rather than weapons. Shotokan training coverspunches, kicks and blocks as an effective means of self-defense. It is a wonderful Martial Art for overall physical fitness and conditioning. The benefits of training in Shotokan are almost unlimited, but flexibility, coordination, breath control, focus, and increased muscle mass are all included.
Eskrima (“also known as” Arnis) is a system of Filipino Martial Arts utilizing the Baston (Baton). The Baston is usually 28" long and one or two Baston can be used. Arnis is considered a very effective self-defense system and utilizes strikes, blocks, joint locks and disarming techniques. Historically, the traditional training was so painful because your opponent's hands and forearms were struck with the Baston that the system was in danger of being lost. The
Ever since I was young I’ve seen movies and television programs that contain action sequences involving martial arts like “Karate Kid” and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).In my opinion, the most famous superstar in martial arts is Bruce Lee.He was an innovator in martial arts and he was the founder of the art Jeet Kune Do, a style with minimal movement with maximum effect and extreme speed. Martial Arts are systems and traditions of combat practices, which are practiced for a variety of reasons: self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical, and spiritual development. The term martial art refers to all of the various styles of training for combat. Generally, martial arts can be broken down into five distinct categories: stand-up or striking styles, grappling styles, low impact styles, weapons based styles and MMA (mixed martial arts). My two favorite styles are Shotokan Karate and Eskrima (“also known as” Arnis).
Shotokan Karate is an old Martial Art originating on the island of Okinawa. Karate means "Empty Hand", thus the hands/feet and entire body are used in training, rather than weapons. Shotokan training coverspunches, kicks and blocks as an effective means of self-defense. It is a wonderful Martial Art for overall physical fitness and conditioning. The benefits of training in Shotokan are almost unlimited, but flexibility, coordination, breath control, focus, and increased muscle mass are all included.
Eskrima (“also known as” Arnis) is a system of Filipino Martial Arts utilizing the Baston (Baton). The Baston is usually 28" long and one or two Baston can be used. Arnis is considered a very effective self-defense system and utilizes strikes, blocks, joint locks and disarming techniques. Historically, the traditional training was so painful because your opponent's hands and forearms were struck with the Baston that the system was in danger of being lost. The