Where will your martial arts training go?

By Andy Dickinson | February 26, 2024 |

Where will your martial arts training go? If you keep training, doing gradings, competitions is there a point that you wonder what it is all for? May be you don’t get that far, the body gives in before the mind says; okay what’s next. This simple question; what’s next? Is where the wheels fall off.…

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Ju Jitsu Lessons Online

By Andy Dickinson | September 15, 2020

Ju Jitsu Lessons Online. The idea of learning such a detailed skill such as Ju Jitsu on line may be a completely new concept for you. Especially as a beginner. What you may be thinking is; “doesn’t Ju Jitsu rely on throwing and other moves that require a partner?” Well the answer is yes and…

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Learn Martial Arts Online.

By Andy Dickinson | September 10, 2020

For the last 40 years I have spent my time learning, seeking, developing and refining my interpretation of martial arts. The term “martial arts” was first used as a western concept in recent history. I first began to notice martial arts in the early 70’s, watching Bruce Lee movies. Once I started watching the ground…

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Qualities of a modern martial arts school.

By Andy Dickinson | August 31, 2020

To make your dojo look and feel special, the following qualities will help. These are unique to Northstar Ju Jitsu. Every dojo is different. Zanshin is an intense awareness. It includes awareness that you exist, you exist in a space around you, that you can control, awareness of the other, and their space, all at…

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MMA in Korea

By Andy Dickinson | May 20, 2020

Kyeok Too Ki. I visited this school in 1993. A country which has seen its fair share of conflict. Mortal enemies of the Japanese up until they finally left the Korean shores only then to be pitted up against their own kind , families separated by the forward progression of the Red peril of Communism.…

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Ju Jitsu v’s Judo

By Andy Dickinson | October 1, 2019

Both of these martial arts systems are great forms of martial arts and yes, they are related. Ju Jitsu originated in Japan.  The traditional martial arts of Ju Jitsu evolved in japan along 2 main lines. That which was designed and used on the battle fields, the empty hand techniques were a supplement to the…

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Ju Jitsu Mums.

By Andy Dickinson | July 6, 2019

The modern-day mum has a lot to take on. The days of the stay at home mum is an out dated model as more and more mothers are continuing to contribute to and remain in the work force as best as they can. Supported by their partners and a healthy dose of sheer will, mums…

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Why is Northstar Ju Jitsu referred to the art of peace

By Andy Dickinson | May 29, 2019
Northstar Ju Jitsu the art of peace

Why is Northstar Ju Jitsu referred to the art of peace when the techniques you learn are designed to hurt some one? My perception of martial arts prior to joining Northstar Ju Jitsu had been that it contained a lot of aggression and violence. This was very different from my character and therefore I had…

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Getting a Black Belt

By Andy Dickinson | November 20, 2018

Before I commenced my current dojo; Northstar, I was employed full time and also ran a dojo called Fight Club, and you probably guessed right as it seemed to attract only fit men between the ages of 17 and 25. It was a fighting dojo and reflected the stage that I was at with my…

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The best style for self defence. Judo, Boxing or MMA?

By Andy Dickinson | September 24, 2018

The best style for self defence Over the weekend, I kind of over dosed on fighting sports. I watched the incredible destructive power of the current world champion heavy weight boxers. Apparently, the heavy weight competition is the best that it has been in years. The ruthless knock outs that I watched by these destructive…

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Martial Arts in Sydney

By Andy Dickinson | June 30, 2018
Martial arts sydney

Martial arts in Sydney I was in the US a couple of weeks ago and I was invited to attend one of the premier American Martial Arts competitions, The Battle of Atlanta. This was an honour as it was the 50th anniversary of the event, so it was attended by American Martial Arts so called…

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Best Self Defence Styles for Women

By Andy Dickinson | June 17, 2015

Strictly speaking of the styles of best defence for women, some styles of martial arts are a lot more effective than others. A majority of martial arts techniques mainly rely on sheer strength and that might not come in handy if the attacker is physically stronger. To overcome that women have to focus on styles…

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