Very few martial artists have had more cultural impact than Bob Anderson...especially considering most people have never heard of him....
Funakoshi vs Motobu – How Two Fierce Rivals Shared Students
If you stay in the martial arts long enough you'll find someone who doesn't like you (I know, I'm a total buzz kill). It's true, though....
IkigaiWay T-Shirt Giveaway (Super Rare!)
Hello everyone! Every now and then I like to celebrate a milestone of the website. Happily one such milestone is approaching. The Facebook...
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...
Kata Tip: Look Before You Leap
Kata is very energetic. Once you get on a role, it can feel like an avalanche of focus and momentum. In some ways, that’s good. It means...
Reader Article #7: Chinese for Martial Artists (Understanding Names)
GUEST AUTHOR: Michael Heveran has spent the past ten years practicing a variety of martial arts, especially European sword arts such as...
Reader Article #6: Yoi
GUEST AUTHOR: Marie Lazeration Richter began her martial journey nearly seven years ago learning traditional Karate-Do at Shotokan East in...
Reader Article #5: The New Karate Kids
GUEST AUTHOR: Bill Antonitis is a high school English teacher and freelance writer. He has studied Shohei-Ryu and Uechi-Ryu karate since...
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