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Written by Craig Gemeiner
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Born in the ghettos of Paris, France, around 200 years ago, the fighting art of savate is today renowned for producing technically savvy stand-up fighters with the fastest feet in the West. Yet, while France would be the obvious port of call to anyone looking for expert instruction in savate, the art has surprisingly established a foothold in the East — in the proud karate and jujitsu stronghold of Japan, no less. Savate instructor Craig Gemeiner, first president and technical director of the Australian Savate Federation, recently travelled there to take lessons from several top savate instructors. Here, he reveals what he found out about French fighting in the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Written by Silvio Morelli
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There’s often a conflict between the theories and aims of so-called ‘traditional’ martial arts and reality-based systems, both of which regularly feature in Blitz. Technique is often central to the debate. So, who’s right?
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Jeet Kune Do’s - Trapping Range
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Written by Arthur Ligopantis
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The ability to intercept, then destroy your opponent’s intentions efficiently and ruthlessly can be achieved in trapping range. Although there is a distinct difference between theatrical and functional Jeet-Kune-Do, the reality is that functional Jeet-Kune-Do works within close-quarters, also called trapping range.
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Written by Administrator
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Muay Thai instructor and former WKA Australian Champ Mark ‘The Hammer’ Castagnini demonstrates how to use one of Western boxing’s most versatile strikes.
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Boxing Skills - To improve your martial arts ability
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Written by Ted Argyle
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As a martial artist and full-time instructor for over 15 years, I have long searched for the best techniques and skills for my own and my students’ benefit. In my search, I have found a wealth of effective tools and strategies in western boxing that can be integrated with other martial arts skills.
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