That's it! The contest has ended. The winner, after multiple grueling rounds, is Enter the Dragon. To peruse the full breakdown of how the...
Martial Art Movie Showdown
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. This should be a tournament of truly....epic....pro..portions. Said in the voice of Han at the beginning of...
When Cave Diving, Don’t Forget Your Black Belt
We often hear that black belt isn't an end goal, but instead a point where true learning can begin. We all generally accept this as sage...
The Story of Martial Arts Hierarchy (And It’s Benefits, Powers, and Perversions)
**note: this is an abbreviated 'big picture' discussion of a very expansive topic. Forgive the necessary timeline jumps and...
Could MMA Be Saving Karate?
Back in the late 60's and early 70's karate was the hotness. It was just starting to come over from Okinawa and karate fighters were seen...
Steven Seagal is……Lawman
Bob Patterson over at Striking Thoughts must be absolutely thrilled. The much anticipated "Lawman" has finally premiered. For those of you...
Thoughts on Footwear
It's important not to leave your martial arts at the dojo door. All too often the training floor and 'real life' serve as different...
Warning: Technique Overload
The funny thing about technique is that it can be very alluring. Martial arts inspire great leaps of imagination and originality. So much...
