Halloween is quickly approaching and that means Halloween costumes need to be decided upon. So we have put together a list of great MMA and martial art Halloween costumes we could find.  From the Tapout MMA Gear founders to the yellow jumpsuit of Bruce Lee there are some really great costumes here. Let us know what you think below in the comments!

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By Jillian Bullock

When someone begins their journey as an athlete, and especially as a martial artist, he or she often puts all their time and energy into the physical aspect of training. But so much more goes into becoming a champion in any sport. What is even more important for martial artists and boxers is the psychology component. Training for a fight goes far beyond the physicality. In fact, it has been said that fighting is 90% mental. So, if the mind is not focused and in tune with the body, it doesn’t matter what kind of shape you’re in, you will not succeed in obtaining greatness, become a world class athlete or a top notch champion.

Beginners to the world of martial arts often make many mistakes when it comes to training methods, nutrition, vitamins and supplements, and learning to balance their professional life as a fighter and their personal life. There are also several experienced fighters who often still get it wrong when it comes to what will help them bring their game up another notch in order to wear a championship belt around their waist. So, to help martial artists achieve success in the ring or cage and in life, here are 10 books and reviews that every fighter should own.

With the launch of the new Karate Kid motion picture last week, some people are wanting to know if they should sign up their young child in a karate school. If you or the youngster has never attended a martial arts school in the past, it may be a frightening decision that comes with a good number of questions.

By Jillian Bullock

World famous martial artist Brue Lee created Jeet Kune Do, which means “Way of the Intercepting Fist,” and he believed that only what worked for you should be used in martial arts and the rest discarded. Mixed martial arts can actually be compared to Jeet Kwon Do, which is a hybrid fighting system or fighting styles and theories from several different martial arts.

I am a full-fledged lover of the martial arts. To be specific I practice the Tae Kwon Do Forms, Tae Kwon Do Sparring and Poomse also.

Taekwondo & Self Defense

Some people practicing Tae Kwon Do Forms might think: what’s the purpose of Tae Kwon Do training if you’re not allowed to use it in the streets?

If you are an owner of a martial arts school in Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, or Jiu Jitsu or any other disciplines of martial arts, you probably already know that selling martial arts supplies is very important to your bottom dollar. Whether you are selling a martial arts uniforms, weapons, sparring gear, or training equipment you want the student to be able to actually use what you are selling them. So, it is imperative if they are buying a Taekwondo Uniform or Karate gi that you get them the correct size. One simple way you can do this is to use the free online martial arts uniform calculator that we provide here on The MMA Zone. All you need to figured out the size of uniform they will need is their height, body structure, and weight the calculator will do the rest.

Most martial arts instructors that promote martial arts supplies inside their dojo that supplement get them from a wholesaler at

The definition of Taekwondo is to strike or break with the foot. This is a glimpse into the focus and foundation of this practice and the history of Taekwondo. Built with long and deep traditions all martial arts are deeper than just what you see. Never simply the physical movement there is a deep resonance to what lies at the heart and mind of this practice.

MMA and the UFC is definitely proving it’s self to continue to be one of the hottest new sports and business of the 21st century. It’s continued rise in popularity certainly means bright opportunities for those investing in the MMA business in one form or another from supplements to training gear to MMA  clothing like the MMA Shorts. Even the business mogul Donald Trump has dipped his toes into the MMA business through Affliction Banned. But perhaps the most popular dream for most martial arts practitioners has always been to open their own school or training facility.

Of course, times are changing and to open and keep open a successful traditional martial arts school like Taekwondo, Karate, or Kung  Fu you may need to incorporate MMA into the school as well.  In order to prevent a mass Exodus of your martial art students chasing the newest fad you need to already provide it. So for those considering opening their own traditional martial arts or MMA training center, what does it really cost?

Taido

Similar to Okinawan karate, this codified fighting art introduced a number of innovative techniques, such as spinning and twisting movements and complex footwork moves.

There are five types of body movement: “ten” involves rolling and tumbling; “nen” is a horizontal spinning movement; “hen” is falling while changing the body’s axis; “un” is an ascending or descending movement; and “sen” involves vertical spinning.

It is interesting to meet practitioners from different styles of Filipino Martial Arts and learn their naming and numbering structure.  Seems we all have some things in common, yet, certain things may be stressed a little more or a little less depending on the background of the escrima instructor.No matter what you call your martial art, Arnis, Kali, Escrima or perhaps something more specific like Pekiti Tirsia, we are finding out that we have much that is the same.We are all part of the bigger picture.

Back when I first started the Defensor Method in the mid 80’s at the University of Chicago, martial arts groups were less open to collaboration, and as such, we sometimes got caught up mixing western logic and eastern linguistics.  I can remember discussing such trivial things as, arnis is this, whereas kali escrima is that.Years ago I asked Guro Nathan Defensor about the similarities and differences between escrima and arnis.