Sensei The Origin of the Word

Sensei – The Origin and Meaning Word

In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention...

52 Blocks or Jailhouse Rock

By Phil Elmore ~ Jailhouse Rock, Comstock, Closing Gates, or 52 Blocks is alleged to be a prison fighting system — a martial art...
Students in Seiza

Traditional Martial Arts

Traditional martial arts are fighting arts that originated mostly in Asia. They adhere to very specific and traditional training methods and techniques. Most of...
Neko Ryu Jujitsu

Ernie Cates Neko Ryu Jujitsu

Professor Ernie Cates has been tossing other people’s weight around for more than five decades.  At age 14 he began jujitsu training then in 1954...
Jim Wagner Articles

Krav Maga Not Alone Anymore

Many of you who visit USAdojo.com are Krav Maga practitioners. Lately some of you may have been hearing about other Israeli martial arts systems...
Daniel Wang Tai Chi Styles

Which Tai Chi Style Is Right For You?

The Chinese martial arts talk a lot about internal power and the use of chi (or qi) energy. In any discussion of internal martial...
Korean Yudo

The Martial Art of Yudo

Archaeologists have shown that cultural and technical advancement came to Korea through China. In turn, these advancements were later taken to Japan from Korea....

Keeping Kung Fu Secrets Grandmaster David Chin

How do you know if your kung fu is real? Secret teachings, closed-door disciples, and special transmissions permeate kung fu legends. Feuding lineage branches...
FMA Digest

Filipino Martial Arts Digest Special Editions

USAdojo.com shares published by Steven K. Dowd’s FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS DIGEST SPECIAL EDITIONS with our readers. FMA Digest provides articles, information, events, news, seminars,...
Aikido Today Magazine

Aikido Today Magazine

Aiki.com is the residual business of Aikido Today Magazine, Aikido's premier magazine for 19 years. Aikido Today Magazine was an international non-partisan magazine dedicated...
Ed Parker and American Kenpo

Secrets of the Magician of Motion . . . Ed Parker and American Kenpo...

By John Corbett ~ He calls himself a magician of motion, and at 48 years of age he claims he has to be one...

Budo International Magazine Issues

Read issues of Budo InternationalMagazine on USAdojo.com. Budo International Magazine is the only martial arts magazine published in seven different languages (English, Spanish, French,...
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...
Pete "Sugarfoot" Cunningham: Testimonials

Peter Sugarfoot Cunningham: Testimonial of a Legendary Champion

Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham is a legendary figure in the martial arts community and an eight time undefeated, undisputed World Champion Kickboxer. Kickboxing: "Sugarfoot" Peter...
Max Pallen

Heartbreaking News: Max Pallen, Jr. Has Died

A Note From Jordan Pallen On behalf of the Pallen Family, I would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My brother,...
3 Generations of Marx Family

It’s Courage That Counts

The late John Wooden said, "Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts." Today I saw courage in a way that...