Special Martial Arts Gift Ideas
It's that time of year again. Time for Martial Arts Santa to make his appearance! For those of you who remember the previous exploits of...
Interview: John Donohue, Author “Sensei” / “Kage”
I'm pleased to present this interview with John Donohue, a karateka and kendoka who possesses a strong reputation as a martial arts...
Honoring without Pretending or Perverting
I recently finished the book "The 47th Samurai", by Stephen Hunter. One of the main driving forces of the book is a seemingly simple yet...
Okuri Ashi, The Driving Engine of Kendo
Kendo is a dynamic sport. When watching, it's hard to take your eyes off of the lightning bolt sword strikes or the faces of the...
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...
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...
The Best Samurai Fails on the Net
As a sword practitioner, I feel it is my duty to bring you the epic samurai failings of the internet. If you're looking for good, quality...
Deadliest Warrior – Samurai vs Viking
Spike TV has a new show out called 'Deadliest Warrior'. It pits two historical fighters against each other in mortal combat. Tonight is...
