Ensnaring Tactics with the Nunti
I'd like to share a video exploring the basic ensnaring tactics of the nunti. Within Okinawan kobudo the nunti (or nunte) is a lesser...

Interview: Patrick McCarthy, Author and Founder Koryu Uchinadi (Part 2)
This is a continuation from Part 1 of the interview with Patrick McCarthy. McCarthy Sensei is ranked 8th Dan and is a well known author as...

Interview: Patrick McCarthy, Author and Founder Koryu Uchinadi (Part 1)
It's an honor to present this interview with Patrick McCarthy, 8th Dan and founder of Koryu Uchinadi. McCarthy Sensei is one of the...
The Changing Tides of Martial Arts in East Asia
We martial artists in the West sometimes gaze East with a sense of gratitude and wonder in our hearts. While we struggle with cultural...
Tribute to Nakazato Joen
Sad news out of Okinawa - Nakazato Joen Sensei has passed away. This information was revealed through the apt reporting of Mario McKenna...
The Two Spirits of Kobudo
One staple of a good movie fight scene is a hero or villain working their way through a myriad of weapons. They might start off with...
Hitting the Rockies then Hitting The Mat
The past two weeks have been busy times for me. I managed to sneak in a week-long trip to Colorado and Utah with the girlfriend in order...

Interview: Jim Logue, 9th Dan Ryu Te and Oyata Shin Shu Ho (Part 2)
Interview continued from Part 1... _ MA: Were there many cultural barriers to overcome in order to integrate into Okinawa and dojo life?...