Rosendo Lopez - Articles

 

Mr. Lopez holds a second dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do, he is the founder and instructor of Yin Yang Martial Arts Center, a place created for personal growth and for the awakening of the inner master in all human beings. He also has a vast background of Yoga and Chi gung.

The Two Most Powerful Weapons of Martial Arts

Nunchakus, the katana sword, double sticks, and others are among some of the weapons to be mastered through different styles of traditional martial arts. All of them have their own merits, but I believe the two most powerful weapons which can multiply the power of your techniques are the subconscious mind and Chi energy. Below I will explain in detail why. Read

By: Rosendo Lopez | 21/10/2008 | Martial Arts

Old School Vs New School - Which One is Better Traditional or Cutting Edge Training for Martial Arts

Traditional training in martial arts mean using your forms, katas or hyungs, kicks, punches or blocks as the only means of training. This approach helps tremendously as far as developing proper execution and for just learning techniques. However, your body needs to be powerful and explosive to be able to deliver devastating and fierce techniques. At this point tradition and modern training must meet. Read

By: Rosendo Lopez | 03/05/2008 | Martial Arts

Martial Art is the Path to Awareness

As you learn how to combine different techniques into fluid movements, the proper amount of relaxation plays a vital role. What I mean by the proper amount is the right balance between muscular tension and relaxation. These are the basics of improving physical awareness or kinesthetic awareness. Let me tell you why. Read

By: Rosendo Lopez | 03/05/2008 | Martial Arts

The Difference Between Fast and Quick in Combat Sports

Before I began to write this article I was searching for the differences in meaning between fast and quick. To my amazement, the dictionary says that they are synonymous in meaning. In the martial arts or combat sports, they are not the same, especially quickness. Being quick means delivering a technique with explosive speed. Read

By: Rosendo Lopez | 03/05/2008 | Martial Arts