Women’s Judo
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” – Lao Tzu
When compared to the men’s events, the...
British Jujutsu Pioneers
Possession of profound knowledge is of great value.
Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899)
While researching the history of martial arts, I am often impressed by the sustained dedication...
The Relationship Between Martial Arts And Religion
I saw a banner the other day proclaiming the existence of a Christian martial arts association and was reminded of the relationship between martial...
Kumite: A Learning Experience
From Time to time, BLACK BELT learns of unusual events or occurrences in the martial arts; events that-either because of their nature or because...
Martial Arts as a Topic in Sculpture and Painting
The human figure in motion offered extraordinary possibilities and inspiration to artists throughout centuries. By the human body performing certain martial arts movements, it...
Christianity and Martial Arts
There are pastors who study martial arts, but not many who have studied for decades. So, I am among a rare few. (I am...
Real Warrior Wisdom
In the Real Warrior Wisdom section of USAdojo.com you will find fantastic articles by men and women who continually make a difference in the...
LOYALTY in Judo and in Life
Nothing is more noble, nothing more venerable, than loyalty.
Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC)
After having lived in Japan for some time, one comes to...
Judo and Education
Over a century ago, Japanese jujutsu men from various ryu or schools, often competed against one another and sometimes fought boxers and wrestlers in...
INSTRUCTION in Judo and in Life
'Nothing under Heaven is more important than education. The teaching of one virtuous person can influence many. What has been well learned by one...
Haiku for Miyamoto Musashi
Dedicated to the Book of Five Rings
one hundred haiku
Musashi your voice is mine
I am your wisdom
In this brief volume I have created a series of...
An Interview with Nishioka Tsuneo Sensei
Q. Sensei, what do you believe are the crucial challenges facing Budo/Bujutsu in this century?
A. The standards of Bujutsu are slowly diminishing due to...
Leadership
According to Gordon Brown the world is ‘leaderless’. We hear statements such as: fake news, alternative facts, truth isn’t truth??? Is it any...
The Deadliest Man Alive (Getting Over Ourselves)
Personally I think I’m on the deadliest man alive list. My natural ability, my conditioning, my physical prowess and my superior training puts me...
Balance the Warrior and the Yogi: What is a Righteous Fight?
Perhaps you’re more enlightened than me. But in the event that this article can help you as it has me, I’d like to share...
Renshi, Shihan, Hanshi (Oh My)
There are teachers, sensei and masters out there in every shape size and variety. They teach some of anything and everything an aspiring martial...
