Recently I whipped up a few videos for the website. In fact, my last post featured one of those videos, and luckily I had a weapon to...
Eku Bo Fighting Theory and Application
The Eku Bo (aka Eiku Bo, Ekku Bo, Kai Bo) is a very interesting weapon. It is a traditional implement of Okinawan Kobudo, but not many...
The Perpetual Need For Self Defense
**I'd like to send some initial credit to Kris Wilder at The Striking Post for exposing me to the video in this post. He and I share some...
How to Counter Joint Locks, Arm Bars, and Body Controls
Whenever I am teaching bunkai and self defense I advise students to "create a disturbance" before applying a joint lock. A disturbance...
The Story of Martial Arts Hierarchy (And It’s Benefits, Powers, and Perversions)
**note: this is an abbreviated 'big picture' discussion of a very expansive topic. Forgive the necessary timeline jumps and...
How to Choose a Karate Uniform (Or Gi)
This is a practical post for readers in various parts of their martial arts careers. One question that seems to come up a lot is "what...
Okinawa, Ikigai, and the Secrets to Longevity
National Geographic began a study in the early 1970's wherein they identified global "blue zones". Blue zones are specific locations that...
New ‘Best of Ikigai’ Ebook (With Bonus Articles)
The funny thing about blogging is that articles have a tendency to fade into oblivion. Even the strongest content can slide out of sight,...
