by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 5, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts
Anyone who has ever seen Steven Seagal in action knows that he’s the real deal when it comes to martial arts. In recent years, he had his very own A&E television show called Steven Seagal: Lawman where the actor is followed around by a filming crew as he...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 20, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts
Mahiro Takano is the young lady seen in the latest music video, Alive, by Australian singer and songwriter Sia Furler and the verdict is out… Takano stole the show. This young Japanese martial artist have helped the video achieve over nine million views on...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History
Karate is one of the most popular forms of martial arts practiced around the world today, but have you ever wondered where it originated and how? If so, you’re in luck, because we’ve created an infographic to show the history of karate and how it got to be...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Dec 25, 2014 | American Kenpo, Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History
Kenpo refers to a number of Japanese martial arts and is known for being a very open system of fighting; as a result, its techniques vary depending on the preferences of the instructor and practitioner. Ed Parker famously created American kenpo after honing his skills...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Feb 15, 2014 | Blog, Martial Arts, Martial Arts History, Martial Arts Infographics
Here’s a great infographic created by Stefano Manca (view original) that illustrates facts relating to karate practitioners, equipment, Japanese styles/disciplines, history, and Japan’s role in forming karate. Infographic: Some Facts About...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Nov 15, 2013 | Blog, Martial Arts
In the modern era, it does appear as if American audiences have a greater appreciation for martial arts movies than they did 20+ years ago. Stars such as Jackie Chan and Jet Li have helped raise awareness of these movies, and this in turn has led martial arts fans...
