
Weapons Fighting (Kobudo Kumite) with Budo Buki Weapons
I love the weaponry of Okinawa and Japan. They offer different perspectives, nuance, and solutions to unique cultural problems. When...

In Remembrance of Jody Paul, Hanshi, 1942-2015
On December 2nd, 2015, Jody Paul Hanshi passed away. He was a positive influence on many martial artists, including myself, so I'd like to...

Interview: Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei. In Part 1, Loukopoulos Sensei discussed some of her earliest...

Interview: Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei, Matsubayashi Ryu and Goju Ryu (Part 1)
I'm pleased to present this interview with Katherine Loukopoulos Sensei, a globally renowned karateka, particularly noted for her breadth...

Avoiding the Short Weapon “Dead Zone”
Sparring with short weapons for the first time can be a jarring experience, especially when facing longer implements like bo, shinai...

Upcoming Seminar Saturday, Oct 12: Kenjutsu and Kobudo Fighting Concept
I'm pleased to announce an upcoming seminar to be held in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on Saturday, October 12th 2013. The clinic will be...

Interview: Ann Marie Heilman, Okinawa Kenpo 9th Dan (Part 2)
This is a continuation of the interview with Ann Marie Heilman. Part 1 of the interview can be found here. In this segment, Heilman Sensei...

Interview: Ann Marie Heilman, Okinawa Kenpo 9th Dan (Part 1)
I'm very pleased to present this interview with Ann Marie Heilman, senior practitioner of Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo. Heilman Sensei...