
Walking with the Shisa (or Why I Went to Okinawa)
February is generally considered a drab, depressing month in Pennsylvania, USA. We try to spruce it up with things like Valentine's Day,...

Story: A Karate Man Would Not
This is a fictional story and not intended to slight any specific individual. The genders used are male, but the story fits equally well...

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...

Your Bruce Lee Phase (A Giveaway!)
There's something remarkable that happens to most martial artists - they go through a Bruce Lee phase. It may happen right away (an...

Interview: Marti Malloy, Olympic Judo Medalist
Marti Malloy is one of the most decorated Judo players in America. She may be young (born in 1986), but she has the experience and...

A New Look and Multiple Updates for IkigaiWay!
Well hello there. You may have noticed right away that IkigaiWay is sporting some new visual appeal. However, the site is under the same...

Unarmed Men Foil Machine Gun Train Attack
This week in France a worst case scenario unfolded for train passengers. A lone gunman emerged from one of the train car bathrooms with...

Amazon Review Giveaway! (Signed Book Prizes)
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting "Tales from the Western Generation" throughout its launch! Any success "Tales" experiences is...