Comments on: Why Should You Learn Martial Arts?

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:59:33 +0000

Hi Donna, Try googling “krav maga” “lessons” and see what you get. Also consider any striking martal art. Check out the schools near you and see if you like any instructors/training.
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Good luck

By: donna

donna — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:32:54 +0000

So I love reading this blog, great stuff! I wanted to ask about Krav Maga video training. I know it’s not as good as a real lesson with an instructor watching over me etc, but I don’t live near a krav maga center. Do you know of anything worth recommending in this area?

By: The Single Most Important Lesson in Martial Arts

The Single Most Important Lesson in Martial Arts — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:43:21 +0000

[...] John W. Zimmer: “Initially I would have stated self-defense or fighting was the most important lesson. On reflection, I would have to say that learning how to unify my mind and body, or ki, is the most important lesson I have learned while studying the martial arts…” [...]

By: John W. Zimmer

John W. Zimmer — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:59:00 +0000

Yep… I find that I am able to put moves together easily where as when I was younger – it was more mechanical. And yes I too am mellow now!

By: Neal Martin

Neal Martin — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:38:54 +0000

I think our reasons for doing things get less superficial as we get older, especially in the martial arts. As you say, when we first start it’s all about wanting to learn the mechanics of technique so that we can fight better, look better, feel better or whatever. After some years though we begin to take more of interest in the profounder aspects of the training. I find myself now, after twenty-five years of training, wanting to develop my inner strength more; to tap into other abilities that I know are there but I just have to work on uncovering them, like Ki, as you mentioned in the post. I guess it’s true what they say- you mellow with age!