Mindset

If you study a traditional art you've inevitably heard a speech regarding control. Control (as most responsible Sensei will tell you) is...

I recently attended a training seminar with two very well respected, highly skilled kenjutsu practitioners. Despite a taxing travel...

A Story One day a student saw his Sensei punching a wooden post that had been thrust into the ground. The student inquired: "Sensei,...

Recently a reader inquired about the matter of kiai. For those who may not be familiar with the term, kiai is most frequently described as...

Secrecy is a long standing tradition in the martial arts. When you analyze how most arts developed, it's easy to understand why. Take...

Throughout our day we stream commentary on everything we see and do, telling ourselves stories. These stories can range from conscious...

When I'm in a bakery, I often stand transfixed by the many rows of donuts. They all look so delicious, I can imagine myself eating...

I'm very happy to present this interview with Jody Paul Hanshi. Counted among some of the earliest westerners to experience karate on the...

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