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Crucial things to know about Jet Li Be Jet Li, He is famous for shooting kung fu films, you could be able to see him in many classic Hong Kong films, so he was known as the generation of kung fu superstar, He just took credit where credit's due. Besides the actor, Jet Li was also a film producer, martial artist and Wushu champion, he was also known for his lightning fast moves and inventive choreography. The following are 20 most important facts about this Super star, something you may not know before. 1. He was in fact nicknamed as Jet Li after a publicity company in a Philippines, found his real name too difficult to pronounce. 2. Jet Li made his directional debut with the film “Born to Defence” in the year 1986. He also worked as martial arts choreographer in this film. 3. He was initially cast as Li Mu Bai in the 2000 movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” but had to turn it down, due to his promise to his wife Nina Li Chi that he would not work while she was pre...

10 things to know about jackie chan Legendary action star Jackie Chan is now approaching the twilight years of his career. He has truly lived an exceptional life and is responsible for spreading countless amount of joy around the world with his enormous body of work. He slowly transitioned from an action star to an action-comedy legend and the transition was simply brilliant to watch. He is now one of the most widely-recognized celebrities around the world and is famous for doing all of his own stunts. There are many things you may already known about Jackie Chan, but this list includes 10 lesser known facts about the martial artist. Most Dangerous Stunt Jackie Chan has performed some mind-bending stunts during the course of his career, but only a few can match the intensity of the stunt in his film ‘Who am I?’. He had to slide down a 21 storied building in Rotterdam at a 45 degree angle, tumble over, stand up and then walk down quickly, before sliding and tumbling again. Jac...

How Martial Arts Benefits Teens Whether you want your teen to gain some basic self-defense skills, or you’re hoping she’ll learn self-discipline by repeating the same moves over and over again, martial arts can be a great teaching tool. Here are a few of the physical and mental health benefits: Improved muscle strength Better balance Enhanced flexibility Improved cognitive function Higher self-esteem More self-respect Better self-awareness The Most Common Injuries From Martial Arts Like any other physical activity, martial arts pose some risk of injury. Here are some of the most common injuries your teen may experience while participating in martial arts: Sprains Strains Contusions Fractures (from falling) Hyperextension of the joints Nosebleeds Although less common, there are risks of more serious injuries, such as head or neck injuries. But many of those can be prevented with appropriate precautions. How to Reduce the Risk of Injury Before enroll...

1. Krav Maga It probably comes as no surprise that the world’s most effective and dangerous form of combat from one of the most conflicted regions of the world. Krav Maga is a non-sport form of martial arts, meaning it doesn’t concern itself with the opponents' well-being. This popular martial arts style was first developed for the Israeli Defense Force and was created with the sole intention of inflicting as much pain as quickly and efficiently as possible which often includes deliberately ending the life of your opponent. According to the New York Times, Krav Maga’s unofficial slogan is “Hurt them real bad and then get away”. 2. Line Line is the abbreviated name of “Linear Infighting Neural Override Engagement”, this lethal warfare technique accommodating the combination of various martial arts techniques including Judo’s classical “hip-throws” was used by the US Marine Corps throughout the 1990’s and is still employed by numerous special forces. 3. Rough an...

1. Think about why you want to learn a martial art.  People begin learning a martial art for many reasons. Perhaps you feel out of shape, or maybe you no longer want to be picked on. Martial arts are a good way to bo ost self-respect. When you start training, you will begin to understand yourself better. This will help you understand and respect others as well. Martial arts will help you define and overcome your weaknesses. They are challenging and empowering at the same time. 2. Research different martial arts.  Before you start kicking trees and punching walls, do some research on martial arts. Don't just pick what's popular at the time. Find one that you're interested in. There are many different types of martial arts. There are hard styles, which focus on force, and soft styles that focus on manipulation of energy. Another benefit of researching martial arts is broadening your knowledge of fighting styles. It's a good idea to have a working knowledge of oth...

Martial arts  are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense, military and law enforcement applications, physical, mental and spiritual development; as well as entertainment and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage. There are a large number of distinct styles and schools of martial arts. Sometimes, schools or styles are introduced by individual teachers or masters, or as a brand name by a specific gym. Martial arts can be grouped by type or focus, or alternatively by regional origin. This article focuses on the latter grouping. For hybrid martial arts, as they originated from the late 19th century and especially after 1950, it may be impossible to identify unique or predominant regional origins. It is not trivial to distinguish "traditional" from "modern" martial arts. Chronology is not the decisive criterion, as, for example, "traditional taekwondo" was developed...