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Asian Grappling Styles

August 16, 2016 by Stephan Kesting

Asian Grappling Styles

by Jeff Meszaros Do you like traveling? Of course you do! There’s the food, the music, the culture, the art, and if you’re a martial artist, you can bring along your mouthguard and try the local style of fighting, whatever it may be. Depending on the place, you might also need your shorts, pants, jacket, belt or jug of oil. Because each country has its own distinct style. Wouldn’t it be fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: History, Jeff Meszaros, Judo, Sumo, Takedowns, Throws, Wrestling

Sumo Wrestling: Practical Techniques for the Martial Artist

April 4, 2013 by Stephan Kesting

Written by: Andrew Zerling Originally published in the Journal of Asian Martial Arts - Volume 21 Number 1 - 2012 All photos courtesy of Aikido Centers of New Jersey - Manasquan Dojo, except where noted. Abstract The study and appreciation of sumo wrestling, Japan’s ancient and popular martial art, is greatly overlooked in the West. This article focuses on sumo’s winning techniques, with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Andrew Zerling, Clinching, Judo, MMA, Sumo, Takedowns, UFC

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