topic of martial arts/self-defense

You can pick any article/research study on the topic of martial arts/self-defense (e.g., sociological, psychological, and philosophical aspects of martial arts/self-defense, trends of martial arts/self-defense industry).  Articles utilized for this assignment must come from academic or professional journals.  Web sites or ‘online’ (non-peer reviewed articles/studies) may NOT be used for this assignment.  Your article review should address the following points: Your reason for selecting the topic under investigation. A “brief” summary of the article that includes key points/findings that you deem to be important or critical to the article. New insights that you derived from the article. In other words, describe how has this article

     contributed to your understanding of the Martial Arts.

Paper Construction: 2 – 3 typed (double spaced) pages Full Citation of the Article/Research Study utilizing APA Style (Author, Journal, Volume, etc.)