Hey everyone, I have an announcement that I'm really pumped about. Recently I started working on my first e-book for the site. The title...
Green Beret vs Spetsnaz
This week we approach modern times when the American Green Beret meets the Russian Spetsnaz. I'm excited about this matchup because it is...
Building and Rebuilding Bunkai
In general, bunkai is seen as a definition. By that I mean, kata represents a word which can then be defined by bunkai. For example:...
Announcing Community Contest Winners (May 8th)
We've arrived at the moment of truth and I want to give a big thanks to everyone for participating. It was a great pleasure for me to...
The Mafia vs The Yakuza
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......... The game seems to have changed. Gone are the days of predominant hand to hand combat. What we have here is a...
Demotivational Posters for Martial Artists
It's friday so I'd like to leave you with something a little fun for the weekend. Have you ever heard of demotivational posters? They are...
Tonfa (Tunfa): Weapon of Versatility
Among the ancient kobudo weapons of Okinawa, the bo and nunchaku have attained the most popularity. Despite that, the tonfa (tunfa, tuifa,...
Pirate vs Knight
We've experienced some crazy matchups before on Deadliest Warrior, but this one offers a very unique spin. Pirate vs Knight - who will it...
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