Tom Odula of the Associated Press recently reported on an intriguing trend in Kenyan culture. Apparently more and more women of...
Layers of Bunkai (with Pinan Shodan Example)
I talked about the following concept once before in a previous article but I wanted to re-approach it from a video angle. When thinking...
Helping Kids in Crisis – P.A.N.D.A.S.
Pepsi has recently started something called the "refresh project". The point of this program is to allow people to pitch and vote for...
Trouble in MMA Town (Cheap Shots, Brawls, and Taunting)
As some of you may know (or are about to learn), I believe MMA has a lot of valuable qualities. It has improved awareness for grappling,...
Fighting with Tonfa – Techniques and Handling Methods
In today's video I'd like to explore the tonfa. Although the tonfa never made it into the pantheon of Ninja Turtle weapons (weak), it...
The Top 7 Kicks in Martial Arts Movie History
Just for kicks (PUNNNN!!!!!!) I decided to figure out the top 7 foot-smacks doled out in martial arts movie history. These kicks range...
Moments to Strike: How Does Your Style Say It?
Stop me if you've heard this one: All martial arts are like paths up the mountain. They begin in different places and wind upward in their...
Thinking By Year, Training By Day
Perspective is important. If you think about it one way, I've been involved in the martial arts for a long time (14 years). I've been...
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