
How Does Self Defense Apply to Road Rage? (A Case Study)
In the self defense world we always stress the importance of awareness and good decision making. With a little preventative maintenance,...

Building a Fire (A Martial Arts Thought Exercise)
There are a lot of analogies about martial arts training. Once you fall in love with an art, it tends to stay on the periphery of your...

Interview: Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei. In Part 1, Loukopoulos Sensei discussed some of her earliest...

Interview: Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei, Matsubayashi Ryu and Goju Ryu (Part 1)
I'm pleased to present this interview with Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei, a globally renowned karateka, particularly noted for her breadth...

Sneak Peek: “Tales From the Western Generation”
This is the first public look at a project I have been working on for a long time. I'm excited to share it with you, and I hope you'll...

Christmas Gift Ideas for Martial Artists
Let's agree on one thing right away - Christmas is way too over-commercialized. I don't watch a ton of TV, but every time I turn it on...

Medical Assistance Needed for Jody Paul, Hanshi
I've had the good fortune of training with Jody Paul Sensei for over a decade. He has been a staple figure at the International Karate...

STORY: The Judgments of Konishi and Yahara
(This is a fictional story with fabricated characters and events. Resemblance to real life individuals or incidences is purely...