I'd like to focus this post on another one of the weapons of Okinawan Kobudo. The kuwa, or hoe, is a very common and unremarkable piece of...
Nunte Bo – The Okinawan Spear
I recently acquired a new Nunte Bo. This was a very happy occasion. Buying a Nunte Bo is tricky because you have to balance price against...
Hikite – The Withdrawing Hand
Hikite - what a great concept for us to sink our teeth into! I'd like to thank Mike Sherman for asking me a question in class that started...
Knife Self Defense – It aint gotta be pretty
I'm not confident in my ability to defend myself against a knife. I'm not. Knives are small, quick, furious weapons that can shred you up...
How Hard Should You Beat Your Body?
I recently had the chance to watch "Power Training" by Morio Higaonna. Higaonna Sensei is very well known (especially in the west) and is...
A Quick Tip About Cat Stance
Most people have some sort of cat stance in their style. In karate, it is often referred to as neko ashi dachi (or neko dachi, niko...
The Two Deadliest Fists of Karate
This is a big-secret-revealed kind of post. The question - What are the two deadliest fists of karate? Is it the seiken, or two-knuckle...
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