I'm very pleased to announce the official release of "Tales from the Western Generation"! This book is a collection of over 30 interviews...
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...
New Printing of “My Journey with the Grandmaster”, by Bill Hayes. Reserve Your Copy!
Whenever people ask me for martial art book recommendations I put "My Journey with the Grandmaster" in my top three. If they are a karate...
Review: Karate 1.0 (Parameter of an Ancient Martial Art), by Andreas Quast
Karate 1.0 is an extensive exploration into the history of Ryukyuan culture and fighting traditions. Author Andreas Quast guides the...
Making Sense of Passai (An Exploration of Origin and Style)
There are some kata that really seem to get around: Naihanchi, Sanchin, Kusanku...Seisan for sure. But among the popular kata list Passai...
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...
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...
Interview: Ronald Lindsey, Matsumura Seito 9th Dan (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Ronald Lindsey, Shihan. Lindsey Sensei is a senior in Matsumura Seito karate of the Hohan...
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