As New Years hits we are presented with a bittersweet moment where we reflect on things past and look forward to the future. What was in...
3 Holiday Wishes
Hey everyone. It's that holiday time of year, and with it comes Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, and Robanukah. In honor of each of...
Touch Reflex Joint Locking
I like kicking and punching as much as the next person, but that certainly isn't the only tool you and I should have as martial artists....
Remember to Nominate a Sensei!
Hey everyone, this is just a quick reminder that Selfless Sensei Nominations will be closing tomorrow (December 15th). After that there...
A Subtle Technique to Maintain Readiness
I recently moved into a new apartment, and with that has come a host of new sights, sounds, and experiences. If you live in one house long...
“Selfless Sensei” $1000 Charitable Gear Giveaway
I've done a few giveaways in the past on this site celebrating community, Facebook, etc. But I've never done anything quite like this....
Honoring without Pretending or Perverting
I recently finished the book "The 47th Samurai", by Stephen Hunter. One of the main driving forces of the book is a seemingly simple yet...
Okuri Ashi, The Driving Engine of Kendo
Kendo is a dynamic sport. When watching, it's hard to take your eyes off of the lightning bolt sword strikes or the faces of the...