The more I study martial arts, the more intrigued I am by Yoga. For awhile I was turned off by the sheer trendiness of it. It seemed like...
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...
Surprising Ways In Which Old Style Training is Optimal for Modern Violence
Most traditional martial artists arrive at a point in their training when they realize violence "ain't what it used to be". Sure, humans...
Is It Possible to Cross-Train Hard and Soft Styles?
This is a great question about the relationship between hard and soft styles: "Recently I started training in Old Yang Style T'ai Chi...
Top 10 Most Influential Martial Artists of All Time
Most of the time I like to keep my posts practical and useful, but sometimes you have to swing for the fences and ask the big questions....
Does Hick’s Law Apply to the Moon?
When I'm in a bakery, I often stand transfixed by the many rows of donuts. They all look so delicious, I can imagine myself eating...
Interview: Loren Christensen, Author / Reality Combat Expert
I'm very pleased to present this interview with Loren Christensen. Loren has developed a strong reputation in the realms of martial arts...
Bob Anderson, Master Fencer and Lightsaber Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 89
Very few martial artists have had more cultural impact than Bob Anderson...especially considering most people have never heard of him....
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