Immobilization Is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work

In this September 2005 article (originally titled "In Defense of Kyusho-Jitsu: Immobilization is the Key to Making Pressure-Point Techniques Work"), Chris Thomas discusses criticisms of the self-defense style taught by George Dillman.

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San Shou Champ Cung Le Reveals the Secrets of High Kicks and Flying Leg Attacks!

In this December 2004 article by Dr. Mark Cheng, you can learn four techniques: jumping back kick, ax kick, flying knee and the flying-scissor-kick takedown.

How to Pick the Martial Art That's Just Right For You!

This March 2003 article by Matthew J. Numrich is the ultimate street guide for prospective students.

Krabi Krabong: The "Other" Martial Art Offers Weapons and Empty-Hands Skills for Full-Contact Fighting

This May 2003 article by Arlan "Salty Dog" Sanford details topics such as mai sok self-defense techniques.

Superior Strategies for Stopping Knife and
Gun Attacks

This article was originally titled "Wisdom Against Weapons: Superior Strategies for Stopping Knife and Gun Attacks" and appeared in the June 2005 issue of Black Belt.

The Rare Cambodian Art of Bokator Khmer Is Making a Comeback!

This article was originally titled "Resurrection: Once Nearly Extinct, the Rare Cambodian Art of Bokator Khmer Is Making a Comeback!" and appeared in the July 2006 issue of Black Belt.

How to Defend Against Common Knife Attacks

This article was originally titled "Anatomy of a Knife Fight: Learn How to Handle the Three Most-Common Assaults" and appeared in the May 2005 issue of Black Belt.

Pentjak's Silat's Nine Deadliest Weapons: Indonesia's Savage Swords, Daggers and Spears

In this classic April 1990 article, Eddie Jafri reveals the nine deadliest weapons in the Indonesian martial art pentjak silat.

Silat: The Deadly Art of Indonesia and Malaysia

This classic article from January 1993 examines the styles, weapons and components of the Indonesian art of silat.

The Mask of Silat

This classic article from July 1968 details one journalist's journey to uncover the Philippine martial art for Western audiences.

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