It's easy to pontificate about the complexities of being a Sensei. After all, they have the ability to shape lives for better or worse....
Reader Article #5: The New Karate Kids
GUEST AUTHOR: Bill Antonitis is a high school English teacher and freelance writer. He has studied Shohei-Ryu and Uechi-Ryu karate since...
The TKD Power of Vook
There's a company that's been on my radar for awhile called Vook. Vook is an ebook and app focused group that has managed to take the best...
Tools of the Sensei
One of my instructors, Ann-Marie Heilman, has a rather intense day job. She has to guide children with autism and other special needs in a...
Martial Arts Instructors and the Reality of Sex Offense
As a martial arts instructor and writer I spend a lot of time talking about the outstanding benefits of training. The self confidence,...
The Hot Spring Girls – A Lesson In Bad Awareness
The town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado is known for its outstanding natural hot springs. None are more famous than the Hot Spring Pool...
Age Appropriate Training
Over the weekend I had a chance to train with Bill Hayes Sensei, and as usual my brain was quickly overheated. I try my best to retain...
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...
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