Tuesday, October 7, 2025

John Will: First Australian BJJ Black Belt

John Will was awarded the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Rigan and Jean Jacques Machado in 1998; making him the...

Why Study Tai Chi or Muay Thai

Two martial arts that are gaining popularity are Tai Chi Chuan, "Grand Ultimate Fist" and Muay Thai, "The science of the eight limbs". Why Study...

Karate Kid: The Benefits of Martial Arts

With a bloodcurdling cry, your 6-year-old leaps into the air in a karate kick, raising your hair and blood pressure simultaneously. Before you panic...

Understanding Martial Arts

When Personal Training Gets Too Personal

Women Fall for their Personal Trainers and Here’s Why What is it that really turns sweaty strength training sessions into steamy afternoon rendezvous? (Read More) When...
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Holiday Defensive Wisdom From the Army and Santa!

NOT ALL THIEVES ARE STUPID... 1. LONG-TERM PARKING: Some people left their car in the long-term parking at San Jose while away, and someone broke into...

Parking Lot Safety, Part 1

Chuck Merriman: Goju-Ryu Karate

Chuck Merriman has served as Head Coach of the AAU National Karate Team and he is a member of the AAU national karate Coaches...

Choki Motobu: Okinawan Karate

Choki Motobu gained great respect for his fighting ability and was hailed as the greatest fighter in Japan. He clearly was a large influence in karate.

Hanshi Sid Campbell Receives Final Promotion

Hanshi Sid Campbell, after a lengthy illness with cancer, passed away in the Highland Hospital in Oakland, California on Monday, August 18, 2008. In...

Hong-hi Choi Developer of Taekwondo

General Hong-hi Choi was prime in the development of the Korean martial art of taekwondo. He helped to shape it, name it and he...

The Raymond McCallum Story

In the late 70's and early 80's, Raymond McCallum and I were the top two nationally-rated point-fighters in the US. While I barely maintained...
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The normalized commercialization of martial arts (Budo) may oblige an ambitious instructor to navigate ethical challenges and the dynamics of compromise. This applies particularly...
Stephen Oliver has been the guiding light for the professional revolution in the martial arts industry for more than 15 years, and is now...
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