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The Thinking Martial Artist

Looking at Martial Arts objectively

Joshua Reingold

An individual practicing a roundhouse kick with a partner and pads.

A Technique hasn’t Been Mastered Until…

Well, let’s just say it’ll take a while.

Joshua Reingold

A fighter landing a roundhouse kick against their opponent’s body.

The Activities Beneficial to Martial Artists, Boxers and MMA Fighters

Some of them might seem strange.

Joshua Reingold

Various individuals performing a Kata on a beach.

Karate has an Unhealthy Relationship with Kata

Rethinking how to utilize Katas.

Joshua Reingold

Two grapplers practicing shots against each other.

Competitive Violence vs Street Violence

What’s the Difference?

Joshua Reingold

A referee, two fights and a ring girl in an Octagon.

How Should MMA Fights be Judged?

As far as specific metrics used.

Joshua Reingold

A Muay Thai fighter standing over his opponent.

Why Humans Love Fighting

Or at least love watching it.

Joshua Reingold

Two Thai Boxers engaged in a fight.

Why Training Falls Short

And what can be done about it.

Joshua Reingold

Karateka performing Kata in public.

Why Martial Artists Should Exercise

It matters more than one might think.

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A woman throwing a punch.

Self Defense Tools: A Comparative Analysis

Each tool has its pros and cons.

Joshua Reingold

A female Karateka performing Kata.

How to Practice Kata

In a traditional Karate dojo, the curriculum is divided up into three main categories.

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