
In Memoriam: Kiyoko (Miko) Teller, A Treasure of Okinawan Culture and Spirit
Kiyoko (Miko) Teller passed away late January 2023. She was a respected practitioner of karate and renowned for her skills in odori,...

Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
I'm happy to announce that I have added a small contribution to issue #11 of the highly esteemed Bugeisha magazine. Angel Lemus Sensei was...

I Just Started Watching Sumo and Here’s What I’ve Learned
If you're anything like me you've never really given much thought to sumo. You know about it, you can picture two big weighty dudes...

A Deep Dive into the StoryTelling and Karate of Cobra Kai
Season 3 has arrived! When Cobra Kai first came out I was nervous. Like most people I'm sentimental about certain shows, movies, and...

Interview: Pat McGale, Okinawa Kenpo and Kishaba Juku Karatedo
Pat McGale Sensei has gotten about as close as you can get to being born into the martial arts. Growing up in Okinawa under the tutelage...

Join Us as IkigaiWay.com Transitions into SanrinArts.com!
IkigaiWay.com has been in operation since February of 2008 and has posted over 400 articles (of...varying quality). That's a long time and...

Interview: Kiyan Toru, Okinawa Kenpo Karatedo
Kiyan Toru Sensei is a prominent Okinawa Kenpo instructor training and teaching in Okinawa. He is a longtime student of Kina Toshimitsu...

Author Matthew Apsokardu Featured in “Total Karate”
It's been my privilege to conduct a number of interviews with interesting martial artists over the years. Recently, I was lucky enough to...