Kiyoko (Miko) Teller passed away late January 2023. She was a respected practitioner of karate and renowned for her skills in odori,...
Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
I'm happy to announce that I have added a small contribution to issue #11 of the highly esteemed Bugeisha magazine. Angel Lemus Sensei was...
Author Matthew Apsokardu Featured in “Total Karate”
It's been my privilege to conduct a number of interviews with interesting martial artists over the years. Recently, I was lucky enough to...
In Memoriam: Shimabukuro Eizo, Hanshi of Shobayashi Ryu (1925-2017)
The martial arts world has lost one of its greatest luminaries. Shimabukuro Eizo, Hanshi, passed away on October 22, 2017. For most...
Reader Week III Coming Soon! Submit Your Article Now.
Well howdy. How's it going? Whatcha been up to? Let me start off by pointing out the obvious - the past 2-3 years have not seen as much...
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...
Okinawa Part 3 – One Night in Korea
As I mentioned in my previous post, I made a fairly sizable error on my way to Korea. I had my bags checked to Incheon instead of all the...
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