Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

DIY Solar Powered Radio

Want to convert a battery powered radio to solar power? This homemade solar powered radio is an easy Do It Yourself Project . First buy the...
MMA Sports Magazine

MMA Sports Magazine

MMA Sports Magazine is America’s hottest mixed martial arts magazine. MMA Sports Magazine is a bi-monthly publication that is sold across America and Canada in Barnes...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions N

Nagare: Flow. Nage: Throw. Nage Waza: Throwing techniques. Naginata: “Reaping sword.” A curved-blade spear, once used by Japanese monks and samurai. It is approximately seven feet in length including the blade....
Furyu Magazine

Furyu Magazine

Furyu Magazine was a magazine mainly about classical Japanese martial arts and culture.  Furyu (pronounced something like fuu-riyuu) literally means "wind and flowing waters." It...
The Illustrated Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan

A Continuation of Chen Family Taijiquan

Much has been written of Chen Family Taijiquan, especially the Chen family's old frame and new frames or routines, but very little of the Chen...
In case of emergency break glass

In Case of Emergency Break Glass!

By Mikeal ‘Bear’ Smith ~ Is your school, system, or style in a state of emergency? It could be if some of the following...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons – Leader of the Pack

I started martial arts training in Sacramento at "Arden Way's Self Defense School of Karate" in the early 1970's, under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. And...
Michael Sullenger

Reflections On Martial Arts Studies

Introduction While talking with two of my newest students a few years ago, I discussed with them various experiences I’d had throughout my years in...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Sincerely Accept a Compliment

It is Important to Sincerely Accept a Compliment As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege of working with a lot of students...
Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu

Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu

Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu is a rare system of self-defense which combines foot techniques, hand techniques and chin na (seizing and controlling). Although...
A Time To Kill

A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism

A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where...
Jujitsu Techniques

Characteristics of Koryu Jujitsu Techniques

The fierceness of the Japanese warrior and his fighting arts have fascinated Westerners since the West came into contact with Japan more than 450...
The Hut Dojo UK

British Aikido – Full Circle

Aikido Legacy The history of British Aikido offers a rich and proud legacy for the genuine students of both today and of the future. A...

The Gracie UFC Conspiracy

Learn how Gracie Jiu-Jitsu shocked the mixed martial arts world by organizing the Ultimate Fighting Championship to promote the effectiveness of BJJ vs. MMA....
Principles of Personal Defense

Principles of Personal Defense

This new edition of Jeff Cooper's classic Principles of Personal Defense - with a fitting tribute by firearms expert Louis Awerbuck and all-new drawings...
Dale Kahoun

Dale Kahoun’s Do Now Harm Martial Arts Teaching Philosophy

It takes greater skill to capture an opponent and neutralize them than to harm or kill them. The choices of course are circumstantial. To say...