A little while ago I wrote an article for issue 5 of Jissen Magazine. In it I gave a brief overview of the main tools a classical karateka...
Bruce Lee – Don’t Sweat the Technique
While doing research for my previous article (you'll notice the term sweat appearing in both of these posts), I ran across an awesome...
The Bad Habits of Sweat
Hard work has always gone hand in hand with martial arts training. In fact, the term "Kung Fu" literally means "hard work", with the term...
Kuwa – Okinawan Hoe (And Tool of Self Defense!)
I'd like to focus this post on another one of the weapons of Okinawan Kobudo. The kuwa, or hoe, is a very common and unremarkable piece of...
Learning vs “Debunking” (And How to Peek Over Your Wall)
I used to be a debunker. It was an attempt at establishing some form of self identity. When I saw a Taekwondo fighter doing high kicks I...
Diamond Dave’s Ninjy School
Every now and then a video pops up on the internet that is so amazing it hurts my brain. Thanks to Gregory Lehtimaki of the Ikigai...
Ebook Contest Winners
Hey all! I'm pleased to bring you the winners of the ebook link-out contest. For those who may be new or unfamiliar with the site, about 2...
The Art of Standing (or Sitting) There
Martial artists tend to be uniquely attune to the foibles of their body. I, for example, have a finnicky lower back. If I'm not careful...
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