1-2-3 as 12-3
Kata programming can be a double edged sword. On one hand, kata shows us techniques that we would otherwise be unable to perform. ...
The Thickness of One Sheet of Rice Paper
A long time ago (seriously - like 1612) a young Ronin named Musashi Miyamoto was in the midst of a journey to prove his worth. As a...
Practical Tips For Street Self Defense
One of the most commonly cited reasons for starting a martial art is "self defense." It makes sense. Martial arts are designed for...
The Two Deadliest Fists of Karate
This is a big-secret-revealed kind of post. The question - What are the two deadliest fists of karate? Is it the seiken, or two-knuckle...
Practical Tips for Beginner Sparring
Breaking into sparring can be intimidating. If you're joining a martial art school for the first time and you've never so much as thrown a...
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