Last week I mentioned to the community here and on Facebook that I might run a giveaway soon. Well soon is now! I was able to secure some...
Interview: William Dometrich, Chito Ryu 9th Dan
I am pleased to present this interview with Sensei William Dometrich, 9th Dan of the Chito Ryu style of karate. Dometrich Sensei has been...
Things to Come and a Thank You
Hey guys! This will just be a quick post because I'm currently working on a bigger one. More about that later. First things first - some...
Deadliest Warrior – Spartan vs Ninja
Last week I covered the Samurai vs Viking matchup, with Samurai coming out on top. This week I think we have an even harder challenge to...
What PowerPoint Taught Me About Martial Arts
The other day I was watching a presentation by Garr Reynolds. Garr currently resides in Japan and is a big exponent of Zen Buddhism....
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...
Stop Trying To Do It and Do It!
Something interesting happened to me the other day. During Kenjutsu training, we have a formal Rei (respect) ceremony before starting and...
Ikigai and What’s Around Us
The term ikigai generally refers to 'that which makes life worth living', and can be something very specific to your life. It can be a...
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