Interview continued from Part 1... _ MA: Were there many cultural barriers to overcome in order to integrate into Okinawa and dojo life?...
Interview: Jim Logue, 9th Dan Ryu Te and Oyata Shin Shu Ho (Part 1)
It's my pleasure to present an interview with Jim Logue of the Ryu Te style of Okinawa Karate. Logue Sensei is the senior student of Taika...
Some Cool (and Free) Martial Arts Blog Themes
I was doing some web design work today which inevitably led me to peruse a few hundred wordpress and blogger themes. It was actually a...
Bo Sparring Tip – How to Use Variable Acceleration
Speed is undoubtedly a desirable attribute for any martial artist. The ability to move your mass quickly from point A to point B allows...
Age Appropriate Training
Over the weekend I had a chance to train with Bill Hayes Sensei, and as usual my brain was quickly overheated. I try my best to retain...
Okinawan Airbase Causes Resignation of Japanese Prime Minister
According to MSNBC, the Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama is slated to step down from office. This resignation comes amidst a slew of...
Revamped Interview Page
Hey everyone! I wanted to let you know that I recently renovated my interview page. Before I simply used my category page that listed all...
Exploring the Value of Naihanchi Kata…and Putting It Into Action
I recently had a conversation with a fellow martial artist known as Hard_Karate_Stylist. he was a bit uncertain as to the value and...
In Memoriam: Kiyoko (Miko) Teller, A Treasure of Okinawan Culture and Spirit
Bugeisha Article – How to Evolve with Your Kata
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Interview: Pat McGale, Okinawa Kenpo and Kishaba Juku Karatedo