Pat McGale Sensei has gotten about as close as you can get to being born into the martial arts. Growing up in Okinawa under the tutelage...
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...
Preparing for my Maiden Voyage to Okinawa
If you run in traditional karate circles you are going to eventually hear how important it is for you to visit Okinawa. The people,...
In Remembrance of Jody Paul, Hanshi, 1942-2015
On December 2nd, 2015, Jody Paul Hanshi passed away. He was a positive influence on many martial artists, including myself, so I'd like to...
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...
Interview: Ann Marie Heilman, Okinawa Kenpo 9th Dan (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Ann Marie Heilman. Part 1 of the interview can be found here. In this segment, Heilman Sensei...
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