Kiyoko (Miko) Teller passed away late January 2023. She was a respected practitioner of karate and renowned for her skills in odori,...
Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
I'm happy to announce that I have added a small contribution to issue #11 of the highly esteemed Bugeisha magazine. Angel Lemus Sensei was...
A Deep Dive into the StoryTelling and Karate of Cobra Kai
Season 3 has arrived! When Cobra Kai first came out I was nervous. Like most people I'm sentimental about certain shows, movies, and...
Interview: Kiyan Toru, Okinawa Kenpo Karatedo
Kiyan Toru Sensei is a prominent Okinawa Kenpo instructor training and teaching in Okinawa. He is a longtime student of Kina Toshimitsu...
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...
Okinawa Part 5 – Modern Bases and Karate Meetings
As an average civilian, I don't know much about military bases. Sure, I've seen "Stripes", but that only gets you so far. When I found out...
Quick Look: The Bubishi, 2016 Edition
When it comes to martial arts books, you'll often hear phrases like "must-read" and "any serious martial artist should buy_____". Often...
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