Don't believe me? It's true I tell you! The Okinawans had both grappling and wrestling. They called it tegumi, and if you do karate you do...
How is Your Kata Reading Going?
Over the weekend I had a chance to study with Bill Hayes Sensei, a senior student of Eizo Shimabukuro. Whenever I get an opportunity to...
Community Prize Giveaway II
Hey everyone, it's an early Christmas here at IkigaiWay. I'm pleased to bring you the second installment of my Community Prize Giveaway...
A Black Belt in Commitment
Just this past weekend Branden Strickland, a friend and fellow karateka, tied the big knot. Branden and Laura had an outdoor service that...
Warning: Technique Overload
The funny thing about technique is that it can be very alluring. Martial arts inspire great leaps of imagination and originality. So much...
On Halloween, Pei Mei Brings You Tricks
Hey all! I hope everyone had a great Halloween (or baring that, just a great weekend). I've always found this holiday intriguing, both...
Martial Arts Retention Tips
Martial arts are a lifelong endeavor, but that doesn't mean you can't improve how well or how quickly you learn things. I always preach...
Kata Ichi Go
Kata training is only as valuable as you make it. Kata can be as shallow as a physical workout or as deep as a philosophical revelation....
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