Sometimes the Japanese language seems endlessly complex to me, especially the writing of it. One word can mean 5 different things...
Kick to the Face!
Do you remember the video where a man was forced to defend himself on his own porch step? That was a pretty serious self defense...
Interview: Forrest Morgan, Author “Living the Martial Way” (Part 2)
This is a continuation from Part 1 of the Forrest Morgan interview. Forrest Morgan is author of the popular text "Living the Martial Way",...
Interview: Forrest Morgan, Author “Living the Martial Way” (Part 1)
There's a certain pantheon of martial arts books that are considered classics or must-reads. The most commonly cited examples are The Book...
A Street Thug Who Makes Trouble At the Wrong Doorstep
Martial arts offer us a conundrum. On one hand, we are taught to never seek out violence, and to avoid hurting others at all cost. On the...
Book Review: Street Smart
Neil Martin of the blog Urban Samurai recently released a free e-book entitled Street Smart: A Practical Guide to Dealing with Street...
Ask Forrest Morgan
Hey everyone. I'm working on a very exciting project right now. I recently got in contact with Forrest Morgan, author of Living the...
Vitor Belfort Keeps Karate Love Alive in UFC 103
"After UFC 103, Vitor Belfort gave credit to karate (and Jesus-- a natural pairing) for his immaculate victory over former UFC champ, Rich...
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