
The Science Behind the Benefits of Martial Arts Training
This is the second article in Reader Week II. Author Jason Knight is a Nidan in Washin-Ryu Karate-do with the Pacific Martial Arts...

The Poem of the Pell (Ancient Advice on Medieval Combat)
The following is the first article of Reader Week II. Every article published this week comes from submissions by IkigaiWay readers. Their...

Interview: Rory Miller, Detentions Specialist and Conflict Expert
It's my pleasure to present this interview with Rory Miller. Mr. Miller is a rare and valuable resource for martial artists, law...

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...