Martial Arts Definitions D
Daab:
A Thai sword used in Krabi Krabong.
Dachi:
Stance.
Dai Kissaki:
Enlarged point on a Japanese sword, a style more commonly found on swords from the 1700′s.
Daisan:
The completed...
Martial Arts and the Christian Kindle Book
Mitchell, Nebraska, October 12, 2012―LaurentBooks is proud to announce the following publication, Martial Arts and the Christian, on Amazon Kindle eBooks.
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Building On a Preexisting Foundation
Archaeologists often find older cities beneath cities that rose up later. I’m not sure why that is but maybe it is because they use...
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Knowledge and judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from good or bad judgment regarding life situations, which leads to evolution over time. That’s how...
Love and Respect To Grand Master Parker Shelton
I was told by my friend, Sensei Rob Baker, that my hero and dear friend, Grand Master Parker Shelton has lung cancer and is...
The Lesson of the Forty Brooms
The stories you are about to read are true and have been lived out by the Old Sensei. There are lessons to be learned...
Martial Arts Training is Life Altering
I love what martial arts training does for people.
I am currently on my way home from a four day, back-to-back seminar tour. On Thursday,...
How to Talk to Kids about Bullying
How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman
Bullying is a hot topic these days- of course it is. Studies tell us that,...
There is Meaning to Rank in the Martial Arts
I don't understand why someone would fake their history and rank in the martial arts, it is their lineage, the lessons received and learned....
The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do
The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
If Chuck Norris Could Answer the Call
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Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Habits
In this video Sensei Ryan speaks out about habits and asks, do you have a friend or loved one that is difficult to be around...
Rapid Journal
Published since 1996, Rapid Journal is the only martial arts journal from the Philippines. Through the years it has maintained its standard by providing...
Judo Reunion
At the age of seventeen I began studying Judo. Small and slight of build, but with an acumen for basketball none-the-less, I was finding...
Sand Fu: Building Without the Proper Foundation
Yeah, I know. I can almost hear you complaining, “Sand fu, here he goes again with those ridiculous titles”. If you’ll be kind enough...
Learning Martial Arts By Video
Traditional martial artists frequently scoff at the idea of learning martial arts by video, arguing that you need a live instructor to guide you...

















