Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Running A Martial Arts School

A few things I have learned about running a martial arts school from my travels. Over the past few years I have the privilege of...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

There is No Place Like Home Let’s Appreciate it

My son Alex and I just returned from a two-week trip to Nepal and there is no place like home. We were invited there...
The Archetype Of The Woman Protector By Michelle Manu

The Archetype Of The Woman Protector

Because of The Archetype, the term Woman Protector will forever be associated with Michelle Manu, who has re-defined the Universal Laws of the Woman Warrior.
Jigoro Kano

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...
La Canne French Stick Fighting

La Canne – French Stick Fighting

The skill of stick fighting and the use of sticks as handy weapons dates back to the beginning of mankind. The stick gained an advantage over...

Michael Matsuda Monkey Kung Fu Book and DVDs

For the first time in nearly 10 years, an historical look at the rare and secretive art of Monkey Kung Fu is now revealed....
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions Z

Zanshin: A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial artist of complete awareness and alertness, anticipation of success in combat. Zazen: “Sitting meditation.” The meditative...

Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques

In Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcelo Garcia, considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter in the world and the man that...
Martial Arts At Home | Capoeira Workout

Capoeira Workout At Home

Capoeira is a martial art with real combat effectiveness, strength is variable, combining strong kicks with acrobatics. Capoeira brings together many other arts.
How To Sharpen Your Eyesight In Wushu Practice

How To Sharpen Your Eyesight In Wushu Practice

In wushu practice, the importance of powerful eyesight can never be overemphasized. The reason is very simple: you can never hit a target effectively...

KAPAP Mind, Body, Spirit

KAPAP is an Israeli Martial art that today is an internationally recognized system that started out as a bridge between Martial Arts systems. KAPAP...
Vickie Simos

My Martial Arts Training Journey

By Vickie Simos ~ I was in need of some perspective after a somewhat mundane and routine existence, so I decided to give up...
Pressure-Point Fighting

Pressure-Point Fighting

"In my fifteen years as a martial arts journalist, I have seldom seen a martial artist with the ability and knowledge of Rick Clark....
An Obscene Bid to Smear our Veterans

An Obscene Bid to Smear our Returning Veterans

The Myth of our Returning Veterans and Violent Crime: “A long-standing goal of the left, recently invigorated, has been to drive a wedge between our...
Bushido Katana

Iaido or the Way of the Samurai Sword

Iaido is a Japanese martial art that deals with the Samurai Sword. Actually, it is the art of counter-attack using a Japanese katana. Iaido means...
Krabi Krabong Martial Arts

Krabi-Krabong

Krabi-Krabong is the art of sword and staff fighting in Thailand. This weapons system is hundreds of years old. Its weapons are made of...