The Hidden Meaning of The Principle of Flow
This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin is a true champion. He...
Forging the Sword – Body Mind Spirit
We are triune in our being. We are body mind spirit. The wise martial artist will be holistic in his approach, considering his whole...
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun literally means, "beautiful springtime," or "radiant springtime." It is sometimes called "Wing Shun" or "Wing Tsun." This style of Wushu was the...
Luca Cavallotto Photographer – Aikido in Berlin
Young Italian Photographer, Luca Cavallotto, shares his love for Aikido with his black and white photos of Aikido in Berlin.
Perhaps the youngest Japanese martial art,...
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
The Tao of Jeet Kune Do compiled from Bruce Lee’s notes and essays and originally published in 1975, is an iconic volume, one of...
Having the Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. During our trip we planned for a few...
San Shou
San Shou is a martial art which was originally developed by the Chinese military based upon intense study of various traditional methods and combined...
What “Fighting!” Means to Koreans
Korean winters are incredibly cold. The summers are hot and wet, and walking outside can feel like walking into a warm bath. That's not...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out Saying YOSHI or Let’s Go!
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out Saying about Yoshi which in Japanese means "Let's go" or "I'm going to do this now." It's a way to get...
Age of the Samurai: Battle For Japan – Part 2
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan is a Canadian-American documentary television series, distributed by Netflix and released on Feb. 24, 2021.
An Introduction To Wushu or Chinese Martial Arts
Please bear in mind that "Wushu" translates to "martial arts" in general in this context, and does not imply the negative connotation of empty...
America’s Next Great Trainer: ANGT is TV Magazines and More
America's Next Great Trainer or ANGT is a brand featuring trainers, coaches and instructors. Leading experts in the world of sports, health, fitness, nutrition,...
Shidoshi: The Four Ways of the Corpse
Shidoshi: The Four Ways of the Corpse is a gripping and adventure-filled novel, one man reluctantly takes charge of an underground war that has...
Electronic Journal of the Martial Arts & Sciences
The Electronic Journal of the Martial Arts & Sciences, or EJMAS, was a project developed to bring academic and popular e-journals concerning various aspects...
Governmental Attempts To Regulate Martial Arts
"Whether prompted by concerns of consumer protection, or opinions regarding instructor competency, governmental attempts to regulate martial arts are increasing.
A.T.A.M.A. believes that the issue...
Bong Soo Han and Hapkido, The Total Weapon
Hapkido Grand Master Bong Soo Han rocketed to fame in the 70’s when he choreographed and performed in the hit movie “Billy Jack.” He...
