Realistic and Practical Martial Art
If a system is a practical martial art, it must be lean, simple and incorporate natural movement. Complex techniques are nice for demonstration but...
Martial Arts Ramblings . . .
Thank you for listening to the martial arts rambling of an old man. I appreciate your patience. Like many my age my martial arts...
Are Christianity and the Martial Arts Compatible
During almost 30 years of martial arts ministry, I have had the honor to use the martial arts to share the Gospel of Jesus...
Is There Life in the Martial Arts After Old Age?
I have been on this martial art journey for about sixty one years. Since I didn’t start at birth most of you would have...
Learning Through Failure
In all honesty, I might not be the one to write this particular study. I actually feel hypocritical in doing so. I am not...
Shan Monks in Exile: Seeking Basic Human Freedoms
The young Shan monk told me that the first time he came to Thailand he came illegally, to study Pali, the ancient Buddhist script....
Kung Fu of the Mind: The Mental Aspects of the Martial Arts
In our last discussion, I spoke on the subject of Spirit Boxing. In this article, I would like to discuss Kung Fu of the...
Building on the Basics
The problem that I have with many of the martial arts that are being taught today, is that they are long on technique and...
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...
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...
Still a Mother . . .
Still a Mother . . . okay, martial artists, I got your attention. The clean cut folks out there are probably envisioning an article...
COURAGE in Judo and in Life
"Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible." ~ Aristotle (384-322 BC)
A courageous act can sometimes save a life....
Disagreeing Is Only Human
My brothers and friends, please let this old man take a moment of your time and intrude into your day to day doings.
Any police...
How A Disaster Disarmed America, Or Was It Something Else?
There is no doubt that Mother Nature is a formidable opponent. Her beauty and her wrath can change on us in a moment’s notice...
The Warrior: I Am A Martial Artist
The Warrior
I am a martial artist
Dedicated to my cause
If confronted with aggression
I will answer without pause
Some people feel that I am dangerous
That I am...
The Truth About Martial Arts Training in Japan
The following observations are from the late Arthur Tansley, the noted martial arts photographer who lived in Tokyo for many years.
Note: Words like sensei...
