
Review: Resilite Zip Mat for Martial Arts Training
Jigsaw mats have become a mainstay of many martial arts schools due to their ability to fit in most spaces, but they've never fully...

In Memoriam: Shimabukuro Eizo, Hanshi of Shobayashi Ryu (1925-2017)
The martial arts world has lost one of its greatest luminaries. Shimabukuro Eizo, Hanshi, passed away on October 22, 2017. For most...

Reader Week III Coming Soon! Submit Your Article Now.
Well howdy. How's it going? Whatcha been up to? Let me start off by pointing out the obvious - the past 2-3 years have not seen as much...

Getting Started with Yoga (Tips for Martial Artists)
The more I study martial arts, the more intrigued I am by Yoga. For awhile I was turned off by the sheer trendiness of it. It seemed like...

The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts
It's my pleasure to announce the launch of "The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts", by Marilyn Fierro Sensei. I was able to assist in...

Wherever the Path Leads
Interested in learning about the Vietnam conflict and the early days of karate in the USA and Okinawa from someone who was there? I...

Upcoming Book: Wherever the Path Leads
I'd like to thank everyone for their patience over the past few months. Posting on IkigaiWay has been less steady than usual. The main...

Weapons Fighting (Kobudo Kumite) with Budo Buki Weapons
I love the weaponry of Okinawa and Japan. They offer different perspectives, nuance, and solutions to unique cultural problems. When...