Even Funakoshi Got Caught Off Guard
Gichin Funakoshi, the famous karateka who inspired the development of Shotokan and the dissemination of karate throughout Japan, wrote a...
Interview: Bruce Heilman, 10th Dan Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo
Bruce Heilman is the founder of the International Karate Kobudo Federation and owner of the Heilman Karate Academy. Hanshi Heilman has...
Gojushiho Kata Step-Toss Bunkai
I'd like to share a video this week that explores a portion of the Gojushiho kata. Many karate styles share this kata, which makes...
I Talk With My Hands
Recently I whipped up a few videos for the website. In fact, my last post featured one of those videos, and luckily I had a weapon to...
Eku Bo Fighting Theory and Application
The Eku Bo (aka Eiku Bo, Ekku Bo, Kai Bo) is a very interesting weapon. It is a traditional implement of Okinawan Kobudo, but not many...
The Perpetual Need For Self Defense
**I'd like to send some initial credit to Kris Wilder at The Striking Post for exposing me to the video in this post. He and I share some...
How to Counter Joint Locks, Arm Bars, and Body Controls
Whenever I am teaching bunkai and self defense I advise students to "create a disturbance" before applying a joint lock. A disturbance...
The Story of Martial Arts Hierarchy (And It’s Benefits, Powers, and Perversions)
**note: this is an abbreviated 'big picture' discussion of a very expansive topic. Forgive the necessary timeline jumps and...
In Memoriam: Kiyoko (Miko) Teller, A Treasure of Okinawan Culture and Spirit
Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
I Just Started Watching Sumo and Here’s What I’ve Learned
A Deep Dive into the StoryTelling and Karate of Cobra Kai
Interview: Pat McGale, Okinawa Kenpo and Kishaba Juku Karatedo