A long time ago there was a master who lived in a quiet village. He spent his days carefully tending to his garden and livestock. After...
3 Mental Hacks to Become a Better Martial Arts Teacher
Did you know you can use your space bar to scroll down on websites? Go ahead, try it now (unless you're on mobile). Pretty slick huh?...
“Don’t Walk Like an Old Japanese Man”
I was recently at an Iaido seminar working Seitei waza. The instructor, Iwakabe Hideki Sensei, was demonstrating one form in particular...
New Karate and Kobudo Program, Castle Rock CO
Hey everyone! This is a quick personal update regarding my goings-on in Colorado. Long time readers may recall that I moved from PA to CO...
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,...
IkigaiWay Moving to Colorado!
Thanks for dropping in! I've got some interesting news - IkigaiWay will be moving to Colorado. Actually...the website is staying right...
Giving the Bleeding Edge
Secrecy is a long standing tradition in the martial arts. When you analyze how most arts developed, it's easy to understand why. Take...
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