In all of cinema there is no hero more trained, more experienced, or cooler under fire than James Bond. Portrayed by more than a half dozen famous actors across the decades, Bond’s veneer of detachment and tendency to save the world (and the woman) have kept him coming back to the silver screen to entertain… Read more »
Stepping into the ring for the first time as a beginner boxer can be intimidating. It can also be frustrating when you aren’t able to learn certain techniques as quickly as you might like. With that being said, let’s take a look at some boxing tips that every beginner boxer can take advantage of. Boxing Training… Read more »
This is the seventh post in a series of ten articles detailing the use of Eskrima stick and knife techniques in world famous cinema. The top ten scenes of Filipino Martial Arts in film have already been compiled here:Â This blog post focuses on the clip which came in at number four: a fight sequence from… Read more »
If you plan on transitioning to a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, it is important that you understand the fundamental concept of feedback. Feedback is basically a system of information that you can use to determine whether certain moves or training habits are working. It’s a big part of Portland Jiu-Jitsu philosophy that you need to learn… Read more »
This article marks the half way point in our ten part blog post series chronicling the use of Eskrima for self defense in scenes taken from famous films. The various clips have been handily compiled here for quick reference:Â This post focuses on the shortest scene on the list; a minute of footage from The Bourne… Read more »
Feared among many, Manny Pacquiao’s career as a fighter has been highlighted in the industry. He’s a well-rounded fighter with no apparent weaknesses, which was probably why many fighters were so reluctant to step into the ring with him. However, if you were to break down Manny’s strategy in the ring, you would see that… Read more »
This article takes the fifth position in a sequence of ten blog posts analyzing the use of Eskrima or Kali in famous films. The top ten Filipino Martial Arts fight scenes have already been compiled here: Â This article will examine number six on the above list, an adrenaline filled duel taken from The Bourne Ultimatum…. Read more »
Dr. Yang Jwing Ming Sifu Jeff just returned from a week-long push hands seminar with the world renowned Dr Yang Jwing Ming. Dr. Yang is the author of over 30 books on the martial arts, and was recently elected by inside Kung Fu Magazine as one of the 10 people “who have made the… Read more »
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