I recently encountered a work of remarkable clarity and impact. If you have a chance, please indulge this lengthy post as I believe the...
What the Death of Vernon Forrest Can Teach Fighters
Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday July 25th. The incident occured at a local gas...
James Hydrick – An Intriguing Case of Martial Arts Magic
It's a mystical business we're in. As you know, the martial arts were born from Asian mystics and passed on to a select few remarkable...
Sherlock Holmes – Robert Downey Jr’s Martial Arts Detective
Do you remember when "Batman Begins" came out? Christian Bale and Christopher Nolan took a fairly cheesy, misguided franchise and returned...
Do All Martial Artists Love Violence?
A lot of people are surprised when I tell them that I don't get off on hurting others. They're also skeptical when I say they don't need...
“Takishugyo” at Glen Onoko Falls
Last weekend I had the opportunity to hike the Glen Onoko Falls Trail with my GF FoxyCitrus. Onoko Falls is located in the charming little...
So Long, and Thanks for Blocking!
The quickest way to get hit by a good fighter is to block them. Can you visualize what happened just a moment before this picture was...
Kama – The Sickle of Okinawan Kobudo
Okinawan Kobudo has a diverse array of weapons. Gathered from everyday farming implements (but sometimes not really, shhhh), the Okinawans...
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