Jose Fraguas

Jose Fraguas

Born and raised in Madrid, Spain, Jose Fraguas began his martial arts studies with judo, in grade school, at age 9. From there he...

Barry Johnston Interview About Australian College of Sports Development ACSD

Dave Kovar and Barry Johnston are Interviewed About the Australian College of Sports Development Richard Norton and Kapow TV catch up with Dave Kovar, USA...
Martial Arts Titles and Rank

Dangers of Self Proclaimed Masters

Besides the potential harm expected from training with self proclaimed masters is that these individuals may be dangerous if their reality is challenged... "Learn secret...
Resolution Group International and Judo

Resolution Group International Training and Judo: Self Development for the Martial Artist

I attended the very first Resolution Group International conflict resolution course back in September 2010. Being the first group to be trained in the...

Fariborz Azhakh on Teaching Life Skills

Questions that I ask myself all the time: What am I teaching my young students? Am I filling a need? Is my curriculum really "life" based or...
Al Novak

Grandmaster Al Novak Dies

It is with a very heavy heart that we inform you that Great Grandmaster Al Novak has passed away. FREMONT, Calif -- FREMONT, Calif. -...
Saekson Janjira

Sackson Janjira

Sackson Janjira Pound For Pound Best in the World Born in Thailand, Sackson Janjira began training in the art of Muay Thai at the age...
The Profit Boosting Principles

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...
Jeff Anderson

Jeff Anderson

Jeff Anderson is the President of J. Anderson & Associates. He is a retired Deputy Sheriff and a California P.O.S.T. recognized expert in Force...
Stephen Oliver's Martial Arts Wealth Mastery

Martial Arts Tournaments and Other Diversions From a Business Perspective

If competing in martial arts tournaments on the open circuit or coaching two or three key students to championship level really turns you on...
Gary Friederich

Gary Friederich Shotokan and Judo Practitioner

Gary Friederich Passed Away October 6, 1941 - July 11, 2008 Gary Friederich, 66 of Reno, Nevada passed away on July 11, 2008 at home surrounded by...
Luis Morales

Always A Student – Luis Morales Interview

As one grows up surrounded by the familiarity of home, one's neighborhood, and the everyday people that cross one’s life, the world appears to be...
Dane Harden Doctor at the Veteran's Administration

Zazen Meditation Heals an Old Soldier

On a cold day, I sat in traditional Seiza doing zazen meditation to calm my body and mind, along with misogi purification, after washing my entire body. My...
Mike Sullenger

Rank in Martial Arts

This past June (2011) I traveled back to Germany with my family after being absent for 23 years. The occasion of our last visit...
Richard Ostrofsky

Richard Ostrofsky

Richard Ostrofsky has studied Aikido for 46 years in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and teaches at Ottawa Aikido Circle. He has written numerous articles about...
Erich Krauss

Erich Krauss

Erich Krauss is a professional Muay Thai kickboxer who has lived and fought in Thailand. He has written for the New York Times and...