Martial arts can bring out the best in us. But then, there's that other part. The embarrassing part. When things go horribly awry. Check...
“Keep Those Hands Down!” – An Unusual Tip
When it comes to sparring, one invaluable piece of advice is to keep your hands UP. When the hands are up, they can protect against quick...
Ikigai on Facebook
Facebook is a monster! It's amazing how many people are on it these days. I just wanted to let everyone know that Ikigai | Blogging the...
Unusual Martial Arts: Turkish Oil Wrestling
Who can resist marveling at weird and unconventional martial arts from around the world? I know I can't. Turkish oil wrestling is a...
Guest Posting Over at BBM
This week I am guest posting over at Black Belt Mama. She has a great March event where she invites talented martial artists to do guest...
Peering at the Mountains, Bigger than Myself
I recently returned from a six day trip to Denver, Colorado. Although I suspect my old routine will be unchanged from when I left, I hope...
Knife Self Defense – It aint gotta be pretty
I'm not confident in my ability to defend myself against a knife. I'm not. Knives are small, quick, furious weapons that can shred you up...
The Evolution of Sanchin
Here's something cool. I found this video (posted below) while hopping around on Youtube. I got caught in a classic Youtube vortex where,...