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...
Funakoshi: The Gift of Karate
My favorite Gichin Funakoshi quote is: “Everything you encounter is an aspect of karate: find the marvelous truth there.”
Did he say “everything?” Wow! I...
Hwa Rang Do: The Way of the Flower of Manhood
One of the oldest Korean arts of combat. Hwa rang do means "the way of the flower of manhood," since it was originally taught...
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...
Martial Arts Styles Do Exist
Recently, I saw a Facebook video of a grappling competition, between a freestyle wrestler and a Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner. There are a lot of...
It’s Sōke, It’s Alright
The so-called controversy and dilemma with the use of the term sōke in martial arts has only been seen in a few articles (self-published)...
Peter Ralston’s Cheng Hsin?
The Chinese words cheng hsin (pronounced "cheng shin") loosely translate as "truth" and "being" - an appropriate title for a body of work that...
The Journey and The International Journey
The Oral Histories of 24 of the Most Proficient American Kenpoists of Today
Joe Hyams' and Tom Bleecker's book, The Journey, is about 24 kenpoist,...
Shots Fired by Joseph B. Walker
Joseph B. Walker, a retired police lieutenant is also known as Joey Walker, the karate champion and martial arts instructor. In his book, Shots Fired,...
Bob White’s The Elements of Effective Coaching DVD
The Elements of Effective Coaching DVD was created by Master Bob White, a 9th Degree Black Belt who has been a full time instructor...
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...
KAPAP: Krav Panim el Panim, The Art of Gaku Jutsu-Do
Gaku Jutsu-Do - the traditional way of teaching and learning Martial Arts.
KAPAP (Krav Panim el Panim - face-to-face combat) is a Martial Art form...
What Jujutsu Is Not
Over the last few days I have had a few occasions to discuss what Jujutsu is and what Jujutsu is not, and in both...
Al Dacascos’ LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior
LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior is the autobiography of Sifu Al Dacascos, a martial arts legend and a man whose transformed life...
More Questions To Ask When Choosing a Martial Arts School
Looking for martial arts schools in your area. Visit the Martial Arts Schools Directory
There are many questions to be asked when you are choosing...
