GM Williams, Master Gabriel and GM Mantack Promotion to 7th Dan Kenpo

Always Martial Arts Students

GM Williams, Master Gabriel and GM Mantack Promotion to 7th Dan Kenpo Dear Fellow Martial Arts Students, I am very grateful to All About Martial Arts...
Bow Before Sparring

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What behavioral attitude should we want our students to adopt? How do we expect them to conduct themselves at home, in their schools or at work?
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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...
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Difference Between a Fighter and a Warrior

Today we face a new era in the Martial Arts with very disturbing trends in MMA circles — modern 'gladiators' calling for the taste...
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Proper Martial Arts Ranks and Titles

Originally in Okinawa there were 15 ranks for Black Belt and these ranks ended with the Gold Belt. Yes, 15! In Japan, as martial...
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Transparency in Martial Arts

Recently something was brought to my attention that concerns me. The claims of several very recognizable martial artists are being put to question. Apparently...