Two things occurred to me today: 1. There are only a scant few days left before Christmas. 2. It's been too long since I last flexed my...
Real Aikido in Action
Recently I got to talking about Compassion in the Martial Arts. In my previous post I gave some examples of people expressing their ideas...
Community Giveaway II Results!
It's my pleasure to bring Christmas a little early for the readers of Ikigaiway.com. If you recall, I initiated a giveaway contest about a...
The Role of Compassion in the Martial Arts
People don't often equate the idea of compassion with something as seemingly destructive as martial arts, but I believe it plays a...
Gojushiho Every Day
Neurologists and psychologists suggest that the human brain is designed to pick up on patterns. This tendency helps us make sense of the...
Steven Seagal is……Lawman
Bob Patterson over at Striking Thoughts must be absolutely thrilled. The much anticipated "Lawman" has finally premiered. For those of you...
Thoughts on Footwear
It's important not to leave your martial arts at the dojo door. All too often the training floor and 'real life' serve as different...
Holiday Updates
With the holidays coming up, there are a couple of things going on around the site that I'd like to keep you up on. This is just a quick...
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