
Tales from the Western Generation
I'm very pleased to announce the official release of "Tales from the Western Generation"! This book is a collection of over 30 interviews...

How Does Self Defense Apply to Road Rage? (A Case Study)
In the self defense world we always stress the importance of awareness and good decision making. With a little preventative maintenance,...

Building a Fire (A Martial Arts Thought Exercise)
There are a lot of analogies about martial arts training. Once you fall in love with an art, it tends to stay on the periphery of your...

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...

Sneak Peek: “Tales From the Western Generation”
This is the first public look at a project I have been working on for a long time. I'm excited to share it with you, and I hope you'll...

Christmas Gift Ideas for Martial Artists
Let's agree on one thing right away - Christmas is way too over-commercialized. I don't watch a ton of TV, but every time I turn it on...

Medical Assistance Needed for Jody Paul, Hanshi
I've had the good fortune of training with Jody Paul Sensei for over a decade. He has been a staple figure at the International Karate...