(This is a fictional story with fabricated characters and events. Resemblance to real life individuals or incidences is purely...
3 Ways Judo Helped Launch Karate in the United States
Kano Jigoro was a unique martial arts figure. Born into a financially stable family in the sake business, Kano had access to certain...
Review: The Art of the Japanese Sword
"The Art of the Japanese Sword" is an extensive tour through the methods of sword creation, preservation, and appreciation. More than...
Avoiding the Short Weapon “Dead Zone”
Sparring with short weapons for the first time can be a jarring experience, especially when facing longer implements like bo, shinai...
Venturing Back to the East Coast
Hey everyone. I wanted to check in with a personal post and let you know about some changes going on with my writing, projects, and...
New Printing of “My Journey with the Grandmaster”, by Bill Hayes. Reserve Your Copy!
Whenever people ask me for martial art book recommendations I put "My Journey with the Grandmaster" in my top three. If they are a karate...
Reflecting on IKKF Annual Training 2014 (Pictures and Videos Included)
I don't always create posts about training events I attend, but sometimes I feel they are big enough in scope that other martial artists...
Review: Inner Bushido (Strength Without Conflict)
"Inner Bushido - Strength Without Conflict", by Sean Hannon, is an inspection of the code of ethics and morals used by the Samurai and how...
