
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...

Tribute to Oyata Seiyu, Ryu-Te 10th Dan (1930-2012)
The karate world has lost a true luminary and keeper of the old ways. Oyata Seiyu (Title: Taika), 10th Dan of Ryu Te, passed away in...

Kobudo Quiz Challenge!
It's time for another quiz! Awhile ago I laid down the first karate challenge, which offered an assortment of history, technique, and...

Tamagawa’s Impressive Taiko and Maigasa Performance
I recently had a chance to attend the "Sakura Sunday" festival in Fairmount Park outside of Philadelphia. I've visited the...

Walking the Beat with Okinawan Police
Okinawa is beautiful and it's people well-mannered, but even they are not protected from the realities of violence. Throughout...

Interview: Fumio Demura, 9th Dan Shito Ryu
I'm pleased to present this interview with a very influential martial artist: Fumio Demura. Demura Sensei is known wordwide for his...
Special Martial Arts Gift Ideas
It's that time of year again. Time for Martial Arts Santa to make his appearance! For those of you who remember the previous exploits of...
1 Easy Way to Stay Humble
One of the best ways to stay hungry for improvement and stave of complacency is to get exposed to high level martial artists. Observing...