Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Being the Boss of Me

Chances are that sometime in your life you have heard a child say, "You're not the boss of me! I am!” I'm not debating...

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is the martial art of fighting with one's bare fists, utilizing elbows, knees, feet and fists as weapons. No one knows when...

Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu : Siu Lim Tao APP

Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu : Siu Lim Tao App By Sakari Games Description:The Ip Man Wing Chun Kung Fu: Siu Lim Tao App...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true

Living Lessons Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
Karate Styles

About Karate Styles

When people hear the term “martial art” they generally think of Karate. One of the most popular martial arts, Karate had its roots in...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Settle Strive

At first glance, "don't settle strive" could be interpreted to mean ...Don't ever be happy with where you're at....always want more......get a bigger piece...
Stephen Spivey Survival Guide

The Vigilance Standard In Self Defense

Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment

As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Nak Muay Farang practicing Traditional Muay Boran

10 Effective Martial Arts You Should Think About Studying

Since the beginning of time human beings have been developing survival skills and tools to defend themselves. These skills and tools range from sticks...
Hanshi Juan Otero Jr.

Dr. Juan Otero Jr

The Okinawan Goshin-Ryu Karate-Do Association was formulated by Dr. Juan Otero Jr. Hanshi. He has brought together over forty-two years of training experience, incorporating...
Martial Arts Styles

How to Start Martial Arts The Right Way

If you want to start martial arts, first sort through the best-known martial arts and pick the art that's best for you. You're looking for a...
Clint Emerson Books

Clint Emerson Books

100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy...
My Karate Odyssey

My Karate Odyssey By Hoosain Narker – Chapter 1: Training under Apartheid

The first chapter of Hoosain Narker's book "My Karate Odyssey" tells the story of training in the martial arts during Apartheid in South Africa. South...
LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior

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...
Muay Thai Chakrit – A Brooklyn Monk in Bangkok

Muay Thai Chakrit – A Brooklyn Monk in Bangkok

Coach Adjan Chakrit teaches Muay Thai Chaki style, he moves in circles, holding up the focus mitts, he calls out the commands. “One, one...
Traditional Karate?

What is Traditional Karate?

The title of this article is "What is Traditional Karate?" And that may seem like a strange question for a traditional karateka to ask!...