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Peyton Quinn RMCAT

Peyton Quinn began his training in formal martial arts systems in 1964, eventually achieving rank in karate, judo and aikido. While he continues to...

What it Means To Be A Black Belt

Times were different when I started my martial arts journey. I was 10 years old and had some trouble in school dealing with a...

Martial Arts Training Benefits Children

Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal all do it. The "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" did it, too. And don't forget that...

Power vs. Technique

Thanks George Dillman: Understanding Pressure Point Fighting

For some years before I met George Dillman, I had been trying to do interpretation of kata. I knew these movements must have some...
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Consent: It’s Simple As Tea

If you're still struggling with consent, just imagine that instead of initiating sex, you're making them a cup of tea. You say, "Oh my...

Parking Lot Safety, Part 2

7-Year-Old Andre Magnum Wows Monks at The Shaolin Temple

The first thing you notice about Andre Magnum is his untamable, flaming, orange hair. The next thing you notice is his contagious amount of...

Kam Yuen: Kung-Fu, Chiropractics and Stunt Coordinator

Martial arts Grandmaster, Doctor of Chiropractic and former aerospace engineer, was the consultant and stunt coordinator for the original television series "Kung-Fu", starring David...

Gokor Chivichyan Judo

From the rubble of World War II there arose a legend about a great Armenian fighter who fought on the streets of Middle East...

George Pesare: Kempo Karate

Senior Grandmaster George Pesare was a 10th degree Black Belt and was the undisputed founder of Kempo Karate in New England. The 10th degree...

Chomo Hanashiro: Shorin Ryu

Chomo Hanashiro was born in 1869. At an early age he began training with a man consider to be the greatest of all Tote...
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A School Full of Pooh Bears is an excerpt from John Gradens’ book, The Truth About the Martial Arts Business, which is available at...
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