I have some happy news to report. One of my favorite all-time villains is back in the saddle, taking on a new but familiar role. Yuji...
How Hard Should You Beat Your Body?
I recently had the chance to watch "Power Training" by Morio Higaonna. Higaonna Sensei is very well known (especially in the west) and is...
Jackie Chan as the New Mr. Miyagi
As you might recall, there is a new Karate Kid movie in the works. It was recently announced that Jackie Chan has been slated to play the...
Kata in the Realm of Physical Fitness
Disclaimer: Please do not read, absorb, or look at the above comic. Hello, I would like to talk about kata in a serious and mature...
Soft Moves in a Hard World
Karate can be a board breakin, sweat drenchin, spirit shoutin kind of art. That's all good stuff, but it's important to remember that...
The Gift of Resilient Optimism
No matter how far I veer off course talking about martial arts santas or no-touch-knockouts, I always feel like I have to reign myself...
Samurai Armor – Fun and Functional
I'm back from both Christmas and the bubonic plague. It's amazing how quickly some of these flu viruses can spread, and how effective...
Sueyoshi – Cart Ride with a Kobudo Master
Karate-Do: My Way of Life by Funakoshi Gichin is a small book packed with extremely valuable anecdotes. Funakoshi's stories grant us 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