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Joshua started his martial journey in the art of Taekwondo, and holds a rank of second degree black belt. He has since developed a love for Chinese martial arts and currently studies Wing Chun Kung fu. He has dabbled in many styles, including: Matsubayashi

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Best ways to write a fight scene: 1 of 12
Physical conflict doesn't get any more gut wrenching and suspenseful than a good fist fight. Unfortunately, many people neglect writing any sort of fight scenes in their novels, resorting to other forms of conflict. This is because most people do not have a working knowledge of how a fight should work. But the main reason ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Is kung fu still important in the modern day?: 1 of 8
Kung Fu is more than just a form of combat: its a way of life. Beyond the fitness, attacks and defenses, kung fu is about self mastery, good ethics, and mental-spiritual development. You develop a greater sense of self, as well as uncover a deeper meaning to the martial arts. This doesn't just help you in the school, or in... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Process (Other) Do great writers rely more on effort or insight?: 8 of 61
In the end, it is equal parts effort as well as insight that makes good writers, well, good. Which does the writer rely on more? In some ways it's really a matter of opinion. But, the fact still remains that, without insight, the effort these authors make will be in vain: ergo, their work is considered bad, as well as their... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Fiction writing: How to create believable characters: 7 of 48
Creating believable characters - even in science fiction - is one of those all-important factors that will make or break your book. Merely giving them a unique name and a trait or two isn't enough. You yourself have to imagine this person is real. That sounds weird, but it's true. You have to know the person inside and ou... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Martial arts: When should you strike first in a fight?: 1 of 5
The idea of striking first has always been a taboo subject for the traditional and true martial artist in general. Ethically it is perceived as instigating a fight, which is against the true Martial Way. Most martial arts system's code of ethics speak against it, stating that one is not to use his or her martial skill until... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing for the love of writing: 8 of 33
When it comes down to it, authors really write because they love the craft. Many people - if not most - abhor writing, so the fact that there are people who do like to write leads us to the conclusion that they do it for aesthetic reasons. This is true: real writers - individuals that love what they do and that are comitted... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips What you need to know before you write a book: 2 of 8
Writing a book is not easy. And, against common belief, there are a lot of things you need to know before writing a book in order to get it published - or even for people (outside of your family) to like it. It can be discouraging at times while you are trying to learn these things, but I promise it will be worthwhile if you ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Martial Arts Bruce Lee's one-inch punch: Theory and execution: 1 of 4
Bruce Lee was a phenomenal martial artist, popular during the sixties and seventies for his movies and his physical abilities. He often went around and gave demonstrations, and even taught kung fu at his own school for a while. Once at a tournament held by Ed Parker, Bruce Lee demonstrated one of his most famous abilities: ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance (Other) A guide to Capoeira takedowns: 1 of 4
When people think of take downs, wrestlers, brazilian jiu jitsuka, or Japanese Jujutsuka come to mind. Though less commonly known, Capoeira has its fair share of take downs. Though not as gritty or geared towards actual combat, Capoeira does usually beat out its grappling counterparts for style and grace. These different s... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing tips for creating a fictional world: 7 of 27
Even to an expert, creating a whole new world can be daunting. It can also be fun. The first thing you need to remember, is that world building is a step by step process. You can't do it all at once; it's impossible. If you try, you will end up with a jumbled idea for a landscape, riddled with inconsistencies and structur... More..