If you check any tourism guide for Pennsylvania (yes, they exist) one of the 'must-see' stops is Longwood Gardens. Longwood is a beautiful...
The Plight of the Armchair Trainee
I recently did an interview with a fine fellow named Himanshu Ojha of the Columbia News Service based out of Columbia University. Himanshu...
My Recent Brazilian Jujitsu Encounter
. .. ... ...... ......... ............ ............... _ (Just kidding about the 'no problem' part - the results were pretty much a...
Kokoro – The Heart of Things
A few weeks ago my girlfriend and I decided to stop in at a used book store. This, from the start, was not a cost effective idea. We both...
In Honor of Erle Montaigue (1949-2011)
Thanks to reporting by Dojo Rat, I recently learned the sad news that Erle Montaigue has passed away. He was 62 years old (1949-2011). If...
Guest Post: The Birth of Sai from the Mists of Mythology
This is a guest post from one of my primary instructors, Rick Zondlo. Zondlo Sensei is a senior practitioner of Okinawa Kenpo Karate...
A Note About Kama Wrapping
As I mentioned in the previous video, kama come in many shapes and forms. One thing I didn't mention though is the matter of kama...
Should My Kama Have Holes? (Exploring Form and Function)
Kama are one of the classical weapons of Okinawan Kobudo. They are short sickles that have been developed from agricultural tools into...
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