Season 3 has arrived! When Cobra Kai first came out I was nervous. Like most people I'm sentimental about certain shows, movies, and...
The Trap of Pure Exercise and the Method of Mindfulness
One of the immutable truths of martial arts training is that it requires hard work. Time, sweat, and pain are the primary currencies for...
Freedom From Choice: The Dangers of “More” in Martial Arts
This is the fifth article in Reader Week II. Author Adam Cave is a nidan in Taekwondo and sandan in RyuTe. He is the lead instructor at...
Do Eastern Martial Artists Need Eastern Diets?
We have a great question today from Nicholas regarding wellness and diet: Most of us as martial artists practice arts that come from east...
Review: Force Decisions and Scaling Force
Lately I've been studying two works by Rory Miller, a highly experienced martial artist and corrections officer. I say 'study' because...
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....
When More Stops Being Better
A Story One day a student saw his Sensei punching a wooden post that had been thrust into the ground. The student inquired: "Sensei,...
Review: Kung Fu Body Conditioning with Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
I recently had a chance to review the DVD "Kung Fu Body Conditioning (2)" by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, and would like to tell you...
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