Thursday, October 23, 2025

Jay Shrewsbury

Jay Shrewsbury was born in 1969, Jay’s earliest memories of the martial arts begin around the age of six. Jay's father studied Moo Duk...

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Tai Chi Potentially Delays Alzheimers

In a study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it shows that in a clinical trial, Tai Chi was proven that it...

Can Training DVDs Teach Techniques as Well as Humans?

In recent years there's been a boom in the sales of martial arts training DVDs designed to teach certain skill sets to viewers. As...

Power vs. Technique

Systema Training Considerations

A human being is a complete system and for this reason we have to make our training a complete and whole system as well...

There is Nothing Peaceful About the Pinan Kata Series!

In this article I want to challenge some of the commonly held beliefs about the Pinan kata series or the Heian series of kata....

Are Kata Bi-Lateral?

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Holiday shoppers ‘need to keep head on a swivel’ as expert predicts hostile season

Joey Walker, retired Reno, Nevada, lieutenant and self-defense instructor, said 'anything and everything could possibly happen' this holiday season

Azato Anko: A Short Story About My Teacher Part One

A contemporary of Itosu Ankoh, Azato Anko was a colleague and close friend. Together they introduced the martial arts into the public school system.

Master Seiko Higa In My Memories

I joined Itoman Dojo, a karate academy of Master Seiko Higa, in October 1952. At that time, the Dojo was located in front of Itoman Elementary School.

Mike Anderson: Father of Sport Karate and Kickboxing

Mike Anderson has become known as the "Father of Sport Karate and Kickboxing". He is one of the foremost authorities on competitive combat sports,...

Phil Torres: Okinawan Shorin Ryu Kenshinkan Karate

Phil Torres rose from Private to Colonel in the U. S. Marine Corps and retired after an illustrious career lasting more than 34 years...

Bob Yarnall: Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate

Bob Yarnall practices Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate. A shorin-ryu instructor, he opened his first dojo in 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri, where he has remained...

Wally Slocki: Canada’s Best Fighter

When Wally Slocki began teaching karate during the 60s, challengers occasionally sauntered into karate schools. They would grin derisively, size up the instructor, and...
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There are many reasons to higher employees from within your own martial arts school. This article will help you determine the best employee hires...
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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