Martial Arts Blog
Here we aim to bring you martial arts news and articles from around the web, especially the more whacky and weird aspects. We will also post blogs here from the Bear Martial Arts team, and also from you guys.
If you fancy writing a blog or posting an article, please email team@bearmartialarts.com your article and we will publish it on our site. You'll get full credit for your article, and we will even promote your own website / blog if you have one :)
Please note that any articles which are offensive, or are deemed inappropriate, will not be approved for publication.
Bear Martial Arts Competition
We wanted to let you know about an exciting new competition we are running from February 1st to February 28th 2013, where your club can win £100 to spend in our store. Also, 2 individuals will win a Bear Martial Arts goodie bag.
All you need to do to enter is the following:
- Follow our Twitter account and / or like our Facebook page
- On Twitter tweet to our account the name of your club and its location (i.e. Bear Martial Arts Club, Hawaii, USA)
- On Facebook, post the name of your club and its location onto our Facebook page wall
- Only one post per person, per social media outlet is allowed
- The club with the most posts at 11:59pm on 28th Feb 2013 wins - it’s that simple ☺
- Individuals who do not train at a club are also free to enter (i.e. No Club, Hawaii, USA)
The club with the most posts (one person posting on Facebook and Twitter counts as 2 entries!) wins £100 to spend in our online store.
Also, every person who posts to either the Twitter or Facebook pages will be entered into a prize draw, where 2 lucky winners will win an exclusive Bear Martial Arts goodie bag, consisting of a Bear Martial Arts bag and a Bear Martial Arts T-Shirt.
If you have any questions about this competition, please see the terms and conditions below or email us and we will be happy to help.
Good luck!
The Bear Martial Arts Team
Competition Terms and Conditions
- Only posts and tweets posted by individuals who "like" our Facebook page and "follow" our Twitter account will count. Any posts by individuals who do not do this will not count towards the competition
- The representative of the winning club must be over 18 years old
- The winning club will receive £100 store credit to spend in our online store. The £100 is also to cover the postage costs of any order. The winning club can place an order over £100 if they wish, and pay Bear Martial Arts the amount over £100 that the order has come to
- Any participants under the age of 18 must ask their parent / guardian's permission before entering
- Entrants can enter up to a maximum of 2 posts - 1 on Twitter and 1 on Facebook. Any further posts will not be counted as entries
- The winning club, and the winning individuals will be announced on or shortly after 1st March 2013
- The decision of the winning club and individuals is the decision of Bear Martial Arts, and all decisions are final once made
- In the event that an individual who posted on both Facebook and Twitter winning both of the individual prizes, the second draw will be held again, in order to obtain 2 different winners
- Any entries placed before 1st Feb 2013 and after 28th Feb 2013 will not be counted
- Entries from outside the UK are welcome
Martial Arts Funny Pictures
Following the huge number of you who loved our first 2 sets of funny martial arts pictures from around the web (please see Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them) we thought we would post some more.
Thank you to all of you who have sent us pictures to post :)
Enjoy :)
Weapon Focus: Tai Chi Sword
Today we'd like to introduce you to the beautiful Tai Chi Sword.
Originating from and made in China, this sword is perfect for using when doing Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or any other slow movement martial art.
The blade is operated through a well balance telescopic mechanism, making it easy to carry around and store, and also making it impressive to onlookers when you extend the blade! The blade is rounded, making it safe to use, carry and train with.
On the handle can be found a tiger and a ying yang.
For our guide to Tai Chi, please see: http://www.bearmartialarts.com/spage-martial_arts_styles-tai_chi.html
To purchase a Tai Chi sword today, please go to: http://www.bearmartialarts.com/item-tai_chi_sword.html
For videos on the Tai Chi Sword, please see the the links below:
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQGvm-7WYFY
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvHXidsm9xQ&feature=related
