
How to Turn a BOB Bag into a Makiwara
One of the most classic training implements of karate is the makiwara. The makiwara seems simple enough on the surface - a piece of wood...

Odo Seikichi’s Promotion to 10th Dan
Odo Seikichi of Okinawa Kenpo was known as one of the finest karateka of his generation; his abilities in kobudo became especially well...

Reader’s Week II – Get Published on IkigaiWay!
Once upon a time I featured guest articles from members of IkigaiWay every day for a week. The submissions I received for that week were...
Is It Possible to Cross-Train Hard and Soft Styles?
This is a great question about the relationship between hard and soft styles: "Recently I started training in Old Yang Style T'ai Chi...

Do Eastern Martial Artists Need Eastern Diets?
We have a great question today from Nicholas regarding wellness and diet: Most of us as martial artists practice arts that come from east...

Submit Your Martial Arts Question!
Every now and again I like to do a Q&A session with readers. I never claim to have any super insight, but sometimes it's good to get...

Interview: Ronald Lindsey, Matsumura Seito 9th Dan (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Ronald Lindsey, Shihan. Lindsey Sensei is a senior in Matsumura Seito karate of the Hohan...

Interview: Ronald Lindsey, Matsumura Seito 9th Dan (Part 1)
I'm pleased to present this interview with Ronald Lindsey, Shihan, Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito. Lindsey Sensei is a senior American karate...