Need suggestions for magazine articles...

[Tim Mousel]

Hi,

I'm going to submit some articles to a few of the national magazines. I need ideas on what to write about. What do you think would make a good, interesting topic?

Thanks,

Tim

[Tom Yum]

Hey Tim, do you mean national magazines like Black Belt or Grappling? or national magazines like Time?

If you're going to write for black belt mag, why not do research, conduct interviews and write about real-life self defense scenarios that have worked from bouncers, police officers, military, MA instructors and civillians.

Then analyze why their techniques worked and how they go about training. There are a few guys on here whom have seized beligerent people, worked doors and served in the military. You could do a phone interview or something.

Just a thought.

[Tim Mousel]

I'm referring to magazines like Black Belt. Good idea. Keep 'em coming!

Thanks Tom

[Szczepankiewicz]

Yeah, do an interview with that Limey Twit Thai Bri and find out why hes so f****d up in the head????

I smell a Pulitzer Prize on that one.

[Szczepankiewicz]

Three words for you:

Midget Mullet Porn


And an article on how this reprehensible sub culture is damaging the delicate moral fiber that makes Hollywood what it is today.


Spanky

[Thai Bri]

I like Spunkers first idea best. The USA MA community would thank you for it.

[platinum_angel]

i would say how much karate is bull shit these days.
but then again black belt is mostly on karate subject.

hmmmmmmmmm.........yeah midget mullet porn sounds good

[Thai Bri]

Tim, in all seriousness..... if you have nothing to say, why write?

[jubaji]

World Leaders and the Martial Arts

[Tim Mousel]

Thai Bri, I have plenty to say. Just because I ask for ideas doesn't mean I don't have ideas of my own. I'd just like to hear some topics that some of you think would make for a good article.

Tim

[Thai Bri]

You fooled me when you said "I need ideas on what to write about."

[IPON]

Tim - what about a series of articles over maybe 2-4 issues The deals with factors that are leading to the decline of MA in the US (or world)

obsolete training,
Litigation
McDojo sydrome
American culture - give me a BB in 3 months
traditional/modern weapons training pro/con
full contact sparring
mental traing
fighting VS sports (UFC, PRIDE K1)
etc

Just a thought

[IPON]

Also, what about an article about pro/cons of combination arts. The factor of time notwithstanding, is it better to study and learn a few styles or even one as opposed to the combo. Studying the individual styles one may find techniques were missed that were better suited to them.

I know virtually all arts mix an match but I am referring to something like:
JJJ vs AJ self defense sytems (fake name) where AJ says "I took the best from Judo "Kung fu" and "karate" and sprinkled on the top arnis and BJJ to make this devestating sytem." The other point is was the guy even proficient in these other styles before the merge.

[Szczepankiewicz]

American culture - give me a BB in 3 months

That's a good one. Would you like a Black Belt with your order of fries?

[seany85]

a one on
McDojo sydrome
or
fighting VS sports (UFC, PRIDE K1),
they would be gr8 them