I recently had the opportunity to attend the 1st Annual Grand International Tournament for the United States Association of Martial...
“Don’t Walk Like an Old Japanese Man”
I was recently at an Iaido seminar working Seitei waza. The instructor, Iwakabe Hideki Sensei, was demonstrating one form in particular...
Review: Karate 1.0 (Parameter of an Ancient Martial Art), by Andreas Quast
Karate 1.0 is an extensive exploration into the history of Ryukyuan culture and fighting traditions. Author Andreas Quast guides the...
Making Sense of Passai (An Exploration of Origin and Style)
There are some kata that really seem to get around: Naihanchi, Sanchin, Kusanku...Seisan for sure. But among the popular kata list Passai...
Kata (The Film) Giveaway! Now-1/25/14
Douglas Proce, martial artist and filmmaker, has decided to take on a unique project. He wants to interview and film a variety of...
Making Excellence a Habit
Mediocrity, by its very definition, is what surrounds us. The world is constantly seeking a balance of order. As such, we as a...
Training Tip: Monitor Your Self Talk
Very few people are immune to the sneaky problem of negative self talk. It's easy to miss since it can start off small and inconsequential...
A Self Defense Guide for College Students
I have a few friends and relatives enrolled in undergraduate/graduate programs and it really got me thinking about the unique self defense...
