Starting Your Own Martial Arts Demonstration Business was written by Aurel Radulescu from allwrestlingworld.com
 If you are a martial arts expert, then you may be interested in starting your own business with demonstrations for those interested in getting an introduction into the technique. When starting a martial arts business, you will want to charge a reasonable fee to entice your guests into attending your class. If you want them to return, you will need to introduce new techniques and martial arts demonstrations at each meeting.
A martial arts class will involve students practicing and perfecting various techniques, which means you will need to have a building with ample floor space. The mat area should be padded to help students avoid injuries when they fall. Due to the nature of the martial arts industry, you may be required to pay a higher fee when it comes to liability insurance. For additional information and requirements, a local insurance agent will be able to answer all questions pertaining to insurance relating to hosting a martial arts class.
When it comes to getting the word out about any new business, the task can often be daunting. One of the best ways to begin is through self-promotion, which includes the use of press releases, local radio stations and a website. Paid advertisements are good if you have the budget, but most new business owners are struggling just to stay afloat. Regardless of whether you are working with a budget or simply don?t want to pay the high prices for a print ad, consider free promotion as the best money you will never spend.
A press release, which consists of up to one page, is a marketing expert?s best friend. If you are opening a new business, running a membership special or have recently added a new program to your martial arts class, consider writing a brief press release and submitting it to local newspapers, magazines and/or television stations. The beginning of the press release should mention your news and conclude with a brief paragraph about your business and/or your training as an instructor. If you have a photo to accompany your news, the chances of having your news published is even greater as editors always appreciate a quality photo to go along with a story.
The next step on your way to a popular martial arts business will be found with local radio stations. Every DJ runs on-air contests and may be willing to work with you in your quest for free publicity. In exchange for your granting the radio station permission to give away free martial arts instruction to selected radio callers, you will be getting free publicity as the station announces the giveaway and provides details about your new business location. This is one of the most excellent, and overlooked, forms of publicity.
Other ways to promote a new martial arts business would include creating a website and promoting it through the use of article marketing, link exchanges and press release submission websites. When word begins to spread about your new company, you may begin to notice a gradual increase in potential martial arts students. If needed, continue to repeat the promotional steps to include new press releases, membership specials and radio promotions until your company is off the ground and running.
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Shin-Toshi ? Best Kept Martial Arts Secret was written by Kevin Cundick from bestmartialartsource.com
 Mickey N. Fisher founded Shin-Toshi more than 25 years ago, in 1963. This precedes Bruce Lee?s development of Jeet Kun Do by six months. Mr. Fisher began his training in karate with the Korean Art of Tae Kwon Do. He received his first degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee. Mr. Rhee awarded Mr. Fisher his black belt despite the fact that his immediate instructor objected because he personally witnessed Mr. Fisher?s skill.
Mr. Fisher was America?s first teenage black belt. He first attained a first-degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee in 1962. Mr. Fisher continued his training in martial-arts with advanced degrees in Moo Duk Kwon, Kenpo and some other styles. Mr. Fisher?s highest degree, a 9th Degree Black Belt, is in Shin-Toshi Karate and Chung Do Kwan Take Kwon Do.
Mike Burke who was and is a student of Mr. Fisher?s owns and operates the Utah Karate Institute in Northern Utah and is the second highest ranking martial artist in Shin-Toshi. He has attained the rank of 5th degree black belt. Mr. Burke has been teaching Karate for more than 20 years and oversees the International Shin-Toshi federation with Mr. Fisher.
Learn more about the Utah Karate Institute at http://www.karateshin-toshi.com. Mr. Burke is one of the best instructors for both children (approximately 8 yoa and older, ability to know left from right) and adults alike.
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Reishiki - the Etiquette of Judo was written by Campbell Dunstan from tsunamijudo.com
 It is the traditions and elegant customs of judo that lend it depth and that priceless sense of mutual respect that so many modern activities struggle to achieve. The mere effort of learning the etiquette and adhering to it as the very foundation stone of judo elevates a player above anything remotely resembling poor sportsmanship and it is fair to say that rudeness and general belligerence around dojos and competitive events is virtually unheard of. It is arguable that etiquette is the one thing that allows a strange paradox of judo to remain in balance - the paradox being that fierce competitive spirit can live in perfect harmony with great mutual respect, friendship and mutual benefit. Without a fixed and strict etiquette, judo would become a slave to the same forces that push other contact sports into and out of respectability, fashion and favour. Etiquette in judo is not negotiable, nor is it flexible or left as a matter of choice by individuals or clubs. It is the one element of judo that stands above all the others, including skill levels and technique, knowledge and competitive success. With a sincere observance of good etiquette, one can practice one`s heart out and compete with utter committment and not yet loose any friends nor demean ones self in any way. Thus, quite clearly, good etiquette actually speeds one`s progress by constantly suppressing negative influences such as ill will between players, disfavour with coaches, reluctance to partner with you in randori or uchi komi, uninviting atmosphere in the dojo and such like. If you practice good etiquette, you will automatically find that coaches and senior players will be much more willing to give you time and patience and to help you work through your personal obstacles.
Bowing
Westerners are sometimes mistakedly inclined to regard bowing as a gesture of subservience, but bowing in judo is much closer to a salute and all players bow to each other regardless of rank. In this sense it is much more a signal of mutual respect rather than subservience. A fuller understanding of this is worth pursuing if one is to appreciate the true significance and value of it and why it has survived the world over, even in countries where bowing is either non existent or reserved for royal circles.
When to bow
On entering the dojo, on stepping onto the mat, to ones partner before commencing practice and to one`s opponent before competition. At the beginning of a class there is a short procedure wherein the students kneel in a line facing the Sensei. Usually there is a photo of Dr. Kano at the head of the mat area, known as the Kamiza or seat of Joseki. The students turn and bow to the Kamiza as the head student announces the salute "Shoman ni Rai" then again towards their Sensei "Sensei ni Rai" who in turn responds to the students. At the end of the class the same procedure is performed in reverse order. Students bow when leaving the mat, for any reason.
In brief:- Ritsu Rei (standing bow) - seiza (kneeling-seated) - back should never be towards the Kamiza. Only the senior sensei of the Dojo can have his back to the Kamiza. In proper reishiki all lesser ranks should always be on the left side of their seniors.
Choosing partners for practice, randori or uchi komi.
It is good etiquette for the lower belt to approach the higher belt and ask for the opportunity to partner with him/her. Hence, when the sensei announces say an uchi komi session and invites students to pair up, the lower belts should approach the higher belts.
When in any Dojo you are to remain seated in the correct Seiza (kneeling seated) unless the Sensei tells you to sit some other way. The proper way to sit is either the Seiza, or Anza (cross legged). At no time is anyone below the rank of Black Belt rank ever allowed to sit in the Kamiza area of the Dojo.
Sitting on the mats.
Do not sit with your legs stretched out in front of you, or to lie on the mat in any manner unless such is part of training (e.g. ground work). Sit in the kneeling position or the cross legged position. Do not sit with your back towards the seat of Joseki.
Randori and technique development with very high ranked judokas.
Once a judoka achieves the rank of sixth dan, the red and white belt may be worn, although such people are permitted to continue wearing black if they so wish. If you are fortunate enough to have occasional contact with such a person, do not subject him/her to a complete throw, an inescapable holddown or submission technique. Etiquette demands that this not be done, out of respect for the rank, not out of any question of "who is better". At this level, "who is better" is no longer relevant. Consequently, when observing a champion freshly back from the olympics with medal in tow and moving around on the mat with a sixth dan sensei, the olympian never quite manages to throw the sixth dan, nor does he ever manage to achieve a successful hold down, even if the sixth dan is of advanced years and much diminished speed and robustness. Strange, given that his ability to do so could hardly be questioned, but that is the case, and it is good etiquette that makes it so. If in fact the sixth dan actively wants to engage in unconditional randori or shiai, then he or she shall don a black obi (belt) to signal to others that the normal convention can safely be ignored. In the opinion of some, another form of this also applies to older black belts of the lower dan grades. It is entirely possible that a young ambitious blue or brown belt is significantly more competitively skilled and agile or "match ready" than a middle aged black belt instructor who hasn`t competed seriously for many years, or who may, through aging have a touch of arthritus or other complaint that catches up with all of us eventually. Allow good etiquette to override your pressing need to ippon your teacher - keep in mind that by the time many senseis reach 1st or 2nd dan, achieve coaching accreditation and commit considerable resources to running classes and keeping a club healthy, many years and much water has passed under the bridge and their personal competitive judo skills often have to take a back seat to these other factors which nevertheless constitute "service to judo". Without this commitment, often at their own expense, there will be no judo for you or anyone else, so let your sense of etiquette pay homage to this. In short, if your first instinct is to always treat all judokas of any rank with utmost respect, you will never go too far wrong.
Etiquette towards lower ranked players.
Nothing gives a student judoka a faster boost up the ranks than considerate older players. New players have significant obstacles and anxieties to overcome, and this is best combated by instilling in them complete trust in your desire to look after them. Once they are convinced that your first priority is to make sure they come to no harm they will launch into terrifying new techniques without fear and learn quickly. Resist all temptation to prove your superiority over the lower belt and by so doing you actually prove just that, by being a good role model.
Hygiene.
Hygiene is both common sense and good etiquette. Quite apart from the health implications, it constitutes due consideration for your partners and opponents. Common sense once again, is your best guide, built on these basics:- Try to be in a showered and clean state on arrival, short fingernails and toe nails, any cuts or scratches taped over, clean judogi. Remove all jewellery, tape over non removable piercings. Refrain from attending the dojo when you are recovering from a cold, the flu or any potentially contagious condition. Always use footwear whenever you are off the mat to avoid dragging dust and dirt onto the mat. If you bleed from a scratch when on the mat you must stop immediately, notify your sensei and leave the mat. You may return to the mat at the sensie`s descretion after all blood has been cleaned in a sterile manner and the wound securely dressed. Grit on the mat, apart from being uncomfortable and unclean, can cause unecessary scratch injuries and abrasions on players, another good reason to wear footwear whenever you step off the mat.
Conversation on the mat.
Further to the basics of etiquette mentioned elsewhere there are other aspects of etiquette associated with competition, refereeing and visiting other clubs. Much of the etiquette associated with judo is in fact plain and simple good manners and common sense. Any student in the habit of keeping their ego in check and exercising utmost politeness will rarely go too far wrong in any judo club. Speaking without invitation or interrupting the Sensei`s efforts to keep his instruction flowing, logical and evenly distributed amongst his students is probably one of the most common examples of poor etiquette. Many Senseis, if not most, are in fact volunteers for local youth clubs, Police and citizens clubs and such like in the same fashion as many coaches of other sports clubs are. Students honour this contribution to the community by helping to make the entire experience as easy, enjoyable and fullfilling as is possible through the spirit and practice of good etiquette. Swearing on the mat is strictly forbidden. Stick to this no matter what environment surrounds the dojo or what the habit and culture of individual players might be outside the dojo. Do your sensei the honour of addressing him or her as "sensei" on the mat. You may well be firm friends, work mates or even a relative of your sensei off the mat, but such easy familiarity taken onto the the mat only encourages others (especially juniors) to forget the formality of showing a little respect and in time the fabric of judo etiquette and its benefits will be corroded.
Etiquette and its effect on a clubs morale.
Good etiquette extends to the rigours of practical judo. In the rough and tumble of randori, practice or competition your obligation to develop skills extends to the proper care of your fellow players. Good "Kake" (the final components of a throw) is necessary for a throw to be judged skillful AND as an etiquette obligation to your partner - necessary so that he or she is given proper opportunity to exercise THEIR part of the throw properly - the breakfall (Ukemi). These elements of judo etiquette take some time to develop because they require considerable skill as well as good intent. However strict adherence to them allows the members of such a club to practice extensively at "full bore" so to speak with negligible risk of injury and consequently an uninterrupted progression to the highest levels. If you want your club to thrive and members to keep coming back, practice good etiquette, its one of the magical elements that sets judo apart.
Etiquette and its effect on competition and technique.
It is no accident that those few rare clubs who do not insist on good etiquette also fail to produce very successful competitors. But how does the application of etiquette speed one`s progress to the highest levels? What is its place in the philosophy of judo? Why can`t we take a short cut, skip this bit, and just learn the skills? The answer lies in the aspirations of judo`s founder Dr Jigoro Kano. We should recall here that Dr. Kano was an Oxford scholar, president of Tokyo University of Education, and a noted world lecturer. He was already a master of two schools of jujitsu when he began his quest for something above and beyond a martial art or military skill. Up until that point, the practice of martial arts was just that; practice. It is not possible to practice a martial art without injury unless at least one of two measures are taken:-
- One practices it as much less than full speed or full force or (for very dangerous practices) no force at all.
- One clads oneself in so much armour or protective gear that there is no resemblance to the normal circumstance at all.
The solution was threefold . . . - Remove all inherently dangerous actions ? inherently dangerous in that even when executed by a skilled practioner there is still significant risk. An example would be wrist locks ? where even a tiny error of judgement can mean severe damage to a complex and intricate part of the skeleton.
- Device a complete system of defensive skills which assume more priority and importance than the attacks themselves. One must first learn to be thrown before learning how to throw. Since judo is defensive, there is no presumption that an "attack" shall decisively end in your favour.
Make the attacker responsible for his or her opponents well being as an integral part of the activity, in other words, judge a player on his or her ability to take proper care of their opponent. In the manner of most examples of true brilliance, this philosophy is disarmingly simple and best expressed in the two simple maxims that Dr Kano gifted to all students that followed from those earliest days . . .
Maximum efficiency
Mutual Benefit
The first defines judo as a skills based activity rather than a brute strength event. Natural speed, strength or stamina or developed athletic ability is not detrimental to judo by any means but nor is it the first requirement. Thus judo is available to virtually anyone of any age, size, gender or body type, given good general health and very importantly is able to be practiced for years, decades, indeed for most of one`s life if so desired.
The second maxim compels players to ensure that they are in fact enjoyable people to play the game with. The player who does not take this mutual benefit maxim seriously will find he is not a highly valued member of his club, will not attract a variety of other members to practice with, will not therefore learn to defend against a rich and varied mix of different styles skills and abilities and will not be able to practice FULL BORE for any length of time before someone gets injured - hardly the optimum path to success.
One could be forgiven for thinking that this new approach might in some way reduce the value of judo as a system of self defence. In fact quite the opposite effect resulted. "Full bore" extended practice in exactly the same circumstances as real competition or indeed in the real world of "street trouble" means the judo player is never presented with situation hitherto not experienced. Constant repetition of completely executed actions means the skills are not left in a "still untried" state. On the street, the same techniques applied every week to fellow judo players well practiced in breakfalling and other defensive skills will have a very different result. The hidden secondary self defence value of judo is a little more subtle but just as relevant in that the committed judo player is in fact much less likely to get into trouble in the first place. But we diverge a little here, for this is more the subject of another article on the nature and definition of Sport. The second maxim, (mutual benefit) amongst other things, discourages arrogance in a player, encourages quiet confidence and politeness and eliminates a perceived need to "prove oneself". If one`s instinctive reaction to human relationships is one of mutual benefit or lack of selfishness there is precious little grounds left for conflict to develop. "maximum efficiency" in judo parlance also means "minimum response" - thus judo skills can be equated with "the minimum response" necessary to achieve an end. Violent over-reaction is also therefore an absolute anathema to the philosophy of judo.
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On Teaching Martial Arts was written by Owen Johnston from freewebs.com
 "True karate-do is this; that in daily life one's mind and body be trained and developed in a spirit of humility; and that in critical times, one be devoted utterly to the cause of justice." - Gichin Funakoshi, Karate-do Kyohan
This article will concern itself with the business of teaching martial arts. The teaching of martial arts concerns itself with helping others. It is not necessarily wrong to make a living on the arts, but we must keep in mind that prestige is nothing if one does not set a good example.
We can not have desirable progress in the "martial ways" or peace and happiness without mutual respect. To ensure continued progress in the effectiveness of philosophy and technique of our own arts, we must study our arts diligently while opening our minds to other perspectives. In this way, teachers must set an example for their students by being an excellent one themselves. This level of modesty takes years to cultivate through proper etiquette - and is one of the ultimate goals of our training. It is said that to have taught once is to have twice learned.
We must be of good conscience when considering our talents and faults. Before we can realize our full potential in teaching others, we must honestly and modestly learn our own strengths and weaknesses. Let us look at ourselves in the mirrors of truth, good standards, and absoluteness, while chasing the rainbow of perfection.
"The technique of the martial arts is like the universe - there is no limit to knowledge. One must realize no limit to one's performance." - Hironori Ohtsuka, founder of Wado ryu Karate
Most of all, we must be respectful. This might sound cliché; however, we must remember to have and give respect as least as much as we get it. Modesty is key.
It is easy to lose modesty under a pile of well-practiced technique. Keep in mind, however, that without modesty of character, you have gained nothing from training. We learn to fight so as not to fight. There are no winners in war - only losers. We must fight against fighting - to have the least possible bloodshed. With this in mind, we must punch and kick not to win or lose, but to learn from each other in martial brotherhood.
"Have no regard for the martial aspects when training, but rather adhere to the way of peace." - Hironori Ohtsuka
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Martial Arts: Helping Children Protect Themselves was written by Robert L. Jones from articlesonmartialarts.com
 Did you know that a child is reported abducted or missing
every 40 seconds in the United States and that most
potential abductors make their first contact with the
children they abduct within one quarter of a mile from
their homes? With the new school year approaching and children having
more time to play with friends, it is now
more important than ever to start (or continue) giving your
children the tools they need to protect themselves.
Focus on safety: Never leave young children unattended
anywhere and have older children practice a buddy system
with their peers. Teach your children their full name,
your name, your address and telephone number. Teach them
how to dial and use 911 or your equivalent emergency
number. Teach your children about strangers, to never talk
to strangers and to never go near strangers.
Give your children the confidence, strength, skills and
mental awareness they need to defend themselves if they
ever find that they are in a shady situation with either a
stranger or someone they know ? enroll them in a martial
arts class. It can make all the difference. Training
martial arts can give your children four important safety
skills that will not only help them defend themselves
against a possible abduction, but will also help them in
other areas of their lives. Read on to find out more:
Martial Arts Improve Mental Awareness. Training martial
arts is not a mindless activity. It requires complete
concentration and focus at all time during training. It?s
what keeps the participants safe from injuries. This
concentration will also carry over to all parts of your
children?s lives to help them be more aware of themselves
and their surroundings. They will be less likely to just
?zone out? and be caught off guard in a potentially harmful
situation. Training martial arts will help your children
become more acutely aware of their abilities so they will
know when they need help a situation and when the can
handle it themselves. Children who are more aware of their
surroundings are also less likely to fall prey to danger
because they are able to detect hazardous situations before
it?s too late.
Martial Arts Increase Confidence. Martial arts can help
your children increase their confidence by giving them the
skills and practice needed to get in tune with their minds
and bodies They will begin to not only understand their
actions and options, but themselves as a whole. Martial
arts training also gives children the skills and abilities
they need to know that they can defend themselves if the
need arises and this confidence in their abilities carries
over into all aspects of their lives. Confidence in
themselves and their lives help them become less likely to
fall prey to the convincing persuasions of potential
abductors. Confident children appear to be (and are)
strong individuals and are less likely to become victims of
all forms of violent acts.
Martial Arts Increase Strength. Martial arts training use
the entire body during each and every session. This means
that when practicing martial arts, your children will be
conditioning their entire bodies to become stronger and
more physically fit. If they are physically fit, they
increase their chances of fighting off or getting away from
a potential abductor. Furthermore, regular physical
exercise can help decrease the chances of obesity, diabetes
and heart disease in your children.
Martial Arts Teach Self-Defense Skills. Rest assured,
martial arts training doesn?t focus on combat and fighting.
It does, however, teach skills that your children can use
for self-defense should the need arise. The various skills
taught in martial arts can give your children the knowledge
they need to handle many situations and the peace of mind
you need to know that your children are trained to protect
themselves.
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Martial Arts Day Camps was written by Jennifer Bailey from e-KidsSummerCamps.com
 Summer day camps are summer camps where the campers can go home at the end of the day and return the next day. These camps are designed for children who may not be able to handle long periods of being apart from their parents. Usually, these camps also offer the same activities and the same games that traditional summer camps offer. One of the most popular summer day camps are martial arts day camps.
Advantages of Martial Arts Day Camps
The advantages of going to martial arts day camps are geared towards providing children with certain skills that they can apply in their lives. One of these benefits is that your child is able to develop self-discipline; martial arts training can give your children perseverance, and it can help him learn the value of prioritizing. Another advantage is that it can also teach your child the value of respect since respect and courtesy play a major part in martial arts training. Another very important benefit that martial arts training can give your child is that he will learn self-defense that he can use to protect himself and his friends.
Some of the other benefits that your child can get from attending martial arts day camp include developing at stress management skills, anger management, and time management. Additionally, he will be able to appreciate the value of taking care of his body. Other benefits that he will find useful include motivation, the ability to set goals, and skills that will help him with concentration, which he can use in school.
One of the most popular types of day camp is the martial arts day camp. It offers a wide array of benefits that children can not only use in their daily lives but in the future as well. Given this, the popularity of this type of day camp can be expected to rise as more and more children are taught valuable skills through martial arts.
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