As I’m sure any regular readers have noticed, each day I post up a martial arts video I find interesting.  I’ve really enjoyed doing this, but it has created a few problems.  1 – I’m starting to scrape the bottom of the video barrel, I only want to post good/interesting stuff up.  2 – The videos are pushing the normal content off the front page too quickly.

So, I’m going to change a few things.  My Video of the Day will no longer be posted every day.  Maybe every week?  I’m not sure yet, we will have to see how things progress.  Also, I am going to take the opportunity to post up more high-quality content and articles, and make sure to let you guys know about the changes to the site.  What am I talking about?  Well, you may or may not have noticed, but the martial arts schools listings are growing tremendously.  New schools are being added every single day.  Not only that, but a lot of articles have been (and are being) added about Martial Arts Styles.  I’ve also been working to expand the Learning Resources, for those of you who want to train on your own time.

Hopefully this will lead to a better Fighting Is Your Friend for everyone.

The video today is a bit blurry/grainy unfortunately, but it is still a good Hanbo and Tessen demonstration.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=npz_HYCODQA

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A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu video today. I have the feeling that I’ve posted this one before, and if I have I apologize (but please leave a comment on the forums and let me know).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNR9IBuDGDc

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Shotokan Karate is, possibly, my favorite style of Karate (either that or Kyokushin…).  In any event, today’s video is a look at some aspects of Shotokan.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_zmL6BRCOA

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Today’s video is actually a movie trailer.  I know that’s a bit odd, but Donnie Yen just came out with a new movie (not here in the US yet, sadly) about the life of Ip Man.  It looks fantastic, and I eagerly await its arrival.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=959h-GXfeNc

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Lately a new Chinese Martial Art has been gaining popularity -- Sanda (or San Shou).

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ap7StegW9Q

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I’m in a rush today, so I’ll be lazy and just post up some Martial Arts Bloopers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bmWmxUn_T8

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Following up yesterday’s Kung Fu Christmas is: Karate Santa!

Merry Christmas everyone!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlVzEaY6PO0

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Christmas is a time of celebration and togetherness.  Also, ass-kicking.  Mostly the ass-kicking.  Even Santa can whoop some butt.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yuvLqvnBCc

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Look, I love Martial Arts as much as the next guy.  But there are some serious scams out there.  Dim Mak, I suspect, is perfectly real.  Pressure points are well known to be effective for all sorts of attacks.  However, the touchless knockouts and “Chi knockouts” are 100% BS.  Today’s video demonstrates my point.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa1nzD-n25Q

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