Additional Self Defense and Martial Arts Resources
Martial Arts Forums
Bullshido - A somewhat crazy forum, devoted to exposing BS in the martial arts.Martial Talk - A large forum with plenty of categories from self defense to various martial arts.
Martial Arts Planet - Very large martial arts forum with discussions on a great many styles and topics.
FMA Talk - Good Filipino Martial Arts forum with discussions on everything related to FMAs.
Karate Forums - Although the name is Karate Forums, this forum actually has categories on a great variety of martial arts and self defense related topics.
Martial Arts Blogs & Websites
Stickgrappler's Blog - One of the best martial arts blogs on the web with tons of interesting information.No Nonsense Self Defense - An excellent website with TONS of information on awareness and prevention.
Pekiti Tirsia - The official Pekiti Tirsia International site by Bill McGrath. An excellent resource on Pekiti.
Burton Richardon's Jeet Kune Do Unlimited - Good website and very good forum. Burton is a great guy with a great sense of humor.
Places to Purchase Equipment
Traditional Filipino Weapons - The best Filipino weapons I've seen anywhere.Karate Supply - Great prices on a variety of martial arts equipment from sparring gear to a karate uniform for your kid.
Kombat Instruments - High quality rattan sticks.
Recommended Schools in the New Orleans Area
New Orleans Eskrima - James Wilson's Crescent City Eskrima, taught at the Temple Gym on Magazine St.NOLA BJJ - Temple Gym, offering BJJ, Kickboxing, and Eskrima.
Progressive Martial Arts Training Center - Located in New Iberia and offering Wing Chun, Pekiti Tirsia, Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and more.
Other New Orleans Businesses
Gallery Rinard - One of my favorite New Orleans art galleries, with very funny animal paintings, some with weapons, by a good friend of mine, Matt Rinard. If you've got a pet, he'll do awesome custom paintings for you.Harouni Gallery - A very cool art gallery in New Orleans with paintings by a friend of mine, David Harouni. He'll also do terrific custom paintings.
Head to Toe - Right next to Cafe Du Monde at 816 Decatur St. Head to Toe specializes in vintage inspired men and women's clothing and accessories.
Santa's Quarters - If you're looking for some great New Orleans style Christmas decorations and are in the city, check out Santa's Quarters at 1025 Decatur St, where you'll find a large selection of New Orleans and Mardi Gras themed ornaments, Santa figures, and more. If you're not in New Orleans, check out their website, where you'll find items not for sale in the store, such as commercial Christmas decorations.
Sashay - One of the best shops in the Quarter to find great gifts and New Orlean's products, including their own local line of clothing. Located at 606 Royal St.
