Every now and then I add a review on the blog to inform readers of interesting books, movies, and products that I have found useful. Today...
The Art of Standing (or Sitting) There
Martial artists tend to be uniquely attune to the foibles of their body. I, for example, have a finnicky lower back. If I'm not careful...
Changes
Follow please, the point is at the end: David Bowie. Changes. 1973. * * * David Bowie. Changes. 1990. * * * David Bowie. Changes. 2002. *...
10,000 Hours to Mastery…For Martial Artists
Malcolm Gladwell wrote a book called "Outliers: The story of Success", and in it he suggests that people require roughly 10,000 hours of...
What the Death of Vernon Forrest Can Teach Fighters
Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday July 25th. The incident occured at a local gas...
Listening to the Labyrinth Worm
Have you ever seen Labyrinth, starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly? It's a 1986 movie that features the combined talents of Jim...
What PowerPoint Taught Me About Martial Arts
The other day I was watching a presentation by Garr Reynolds. Garr currently resides in Japan and is a big exponent of Zen Buddhism....
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