This is a fictional story and not intended to slight any specific individual. The genders used are male, but the story fits equally well...
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...
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...
Review: Inner Bushido (Strength Without Conflict)
"Inner Bushido - Strength Without Conflict", by Sean Hannon, is an inspection of the code of ethics and morals used by the Samurai and how...
STORY: The Master’s Four Students
A long time ago there was a master who lived in a quiet village. He spent his days carefully tending to his garden and livestock. After...
3 Mental Hacks to Become a Better Martial Arts Teacher
Did you know you can use your space bar to scroll down on websites? Go ahead, try it now (unless you're on mobile). Pretty slick huh?...
A Tale of Two Voices
Prior to this past weekend I had never been snow shoeing before. It always seemed like way more work than it was worth and a regular hike...
Making Excellence a Habit
Mediocrity, by its very definition, is what surrounds us. The world is constantly seeking a balance of order. As such, we as 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