Dana Abbott: Kendo
If Dana Abbott had been born in Japan 500 years ago, he’d have been a samurai. But since he was destined to see his...
Young Bo Kong: Fastest Kicker in the World
The phrase, “faster than a speeding bullet…”is used to describe a Superhero from the planet Krypton, it can also be used to describe a...
What Does a Black Belt Mean
A black belt is a piece of dyed white cotton, but we attribute many characteristics with the attainment of this object. Martial arts training...
Master of the Universe: Ranks in Martial Arts
By Trevor Streets ~ It is an unfortunate aspect in the modern approach to martial systems that we seem to be obsessed with titles and...
Running a Martial Arts School: Things I Wish I Knew When I Was 22:...
Stephen Oliver has been the guiding light for the professional revolution in the martial arts industry for more than 15 years, and is now...
Stephen Spivey Max Defense
Stephen Spivey Developed MaxDefense
Stephen Spivey is a worldwide leading authority in self defense. At an early age, he was wired for reality-based self defense....
Traditional Martial Arts Training VS. Commercialism
A plethora of articles have been written on the subject of traditional martial arts training versus commercialism over the past several decades; yet the...
A Setting Sun: Writing an Obituary for Grandmaster Sun Jianyun
Grandmaster Sun Jianyun was the third obituary for a personal grandmaster that I've had to print in my short watch here at Kung Fu magazine.
Jerry Smith: Shorin-Ju Kenpo
Jerry Smith is a former professional full-contact fighting coach, as well as co-founder of the Black Karate Federation (BKF) and founder of The Five-Level...
The Profit-Boosting Principles
In The Profit-Boosting Principles author Mike Massie follows up his previous book “Small Dojo Big Profits” with essential martial arts business advice that every...
MMA Fastest Growing Sport in Martial Arts
As you know, MMA is the fastest growing segment of the industry right now. Did you know that the Tito Ortiz and Ken Shamrock...
Why Scott Sonnon Got Started in the Martial Arts
Doctors claimed my joint pain related to osteochondrosis, which basically means as I grew my connective tissue didn’t adhere to my growth plates like...
Shi Dechao: Iron Palm and Wolf’s Hair Brush
Shi Dechao exemplifies the big warrior monk. At 5' 11" and weighing in at over 220 pounds, Dechao may not be as gargantuan as...
Intinsic Concepts in Teaching Classical Okinawan Karate
Introduction
The roots of Asian society lie in the careful attention given to reflective thought on the needs of all society and in the conscious...
Masanobu Shinjo, Lee Gray and the Shobukan
The afternoon sun still drifted through opaque windows at the end of the gymnasium and offered a smidgen of hazy twilight to my corner...
Julio Anta Hung Gar Kung Fu
Julio Anta is the owner of Anta’s Fitness and Self Defense in Miami, Florida. He is a Hung Gar Kung Fu Master, a certified...
