Bring Your Deepest Concerns
Have you ever been brought to a standstill during your training by worry and doubt? Have you ever thought to yourself "ohh no, I've found...
Christmas Self Defense
Two things occurred to me today: 1. There are only a scant few days left before Christmas. 2. It's been too long since I last flexed my...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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