QUESTION 1: Do People Use Kata During Sparring?
Our first question revolves around a very classic problem in traditional arts - do people actually use kata during sparring? Part of the...
5 Questions in 5 Days
Let's do something new and interesting! I'm looking to take 5 questions and answer one per day all next week. This will give you a chance...
The TKD Power of Vook
There's a company that's been on my radar for awhile called Vook. Vook is an ebook and app focused group that has managed to take the best...
Drum Beats in the Cherry Blossoms
When you think of Philadelphia, your mind is not instantly transported to scenes of natural beauty. In fact, the city is pretty rough. But...
Capturing a Moment of Simplicity
Monday was suspiciously nice outside. For those of us in the Northeastern U.S., warm weather has only visited once or twice in the last...
Martial Artist: Work in Progress
During some random internet task I stumbled onto a fairly common image. It's certainly nothing unique or even interesting, and yet I feel...
Tools of the Sensei
One of my instructors, Ann-Marie Heilman, has a rather intense day job. She has to guide children with autism and other special needs in a...
The Impact of 9.0 – Understanding the Japanese Quake and Tsunami
By now you've certainly heard about the 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that caused massive destruction off the northeast coast of...
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