Nine Healthy Eating Guidelines
I will be the first to admit that the whole subject of what and how to eat can be extremely confusing. There is much...
Renshindo – Proficiency in a Contest
In this segment, I would like to speak some more on the principle of proficiency in a contest, (Renshindo). The primary goals of the...
An Introduction To Wushu or Chinese Martial Arts
Please bear in mind that "Wushu" translates to "martial arts" in general in this context, and does not imply the negative connotation of empty...
Lou Reed on Tai Chi
Redwood City's Fox Theater is still reverberating from the rock and roll pounding it took last November. During a stop on his latest tour,...
Martial Arts Photography – The Early Days
It's hard to believe an article on martial arts photography would start out, "In the "old days" there was film... a piece of celluloid...
Gracie Magazine
The Original Jiu-Jitsu Magazine
GRACIEMAG is the original Jiu-Jitsu magazine. The magazine teaches Jiu-Jitsu fundamentals and techniques. They spread the Jiu-Jitsu philosophy, diet and lifestyle.
Gracie Magazine...
Eric Knaus on Dog Brothers Fighting and Pekiti Tirsia
Top Dog here, for this once delurking to set the record straight concerning the claim, which pops up from time to time, that Pekiti...
The History of Isshin-Ryu Karate
Isshin-Ryu karate was founded by one of the great karate masters, Tatsuo Shimabuku, and is derived from several of the other, older classical styles.
Master...
Recollections of the Early Days of Aikido Great Britain
In 1957, I (Henry Ellis) was studying Judo and Karate at the Abbe School of Budo at the "Hut" in Hillingdon, Middlesex, a suburb...
Push Beyond Your Limits
As a martial artist, I have this hope in the back of my mind that I will continually get better at what I do....
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...
The Effectiveness of Taiji in Combat
In my previous articles, Earning a Black Belt and The Sparring Dilemma, I discussed how mastery of the martial arts involves learning how to...
Bram Frank Knives Book
Bram Frank Knives is a 30+ year look at the knives of Bram Frank discussing why he designs knives, the progression from idea to drawing to Cad and finally to steel.
Life’s Too Short . . . and So Am I
Terry Wilson is hilarious. He is a wonderfully gifted martial artist and martial arts instructor who will keep you laughing while you learn. Terry...
Martial Arts Definitions U
Uchi:
Strike.
Uchi deshi:
“Apprentice.” An old Japanese practice where a student was apprenticed to a martial arts master in order to become an instructor in turn.
Uchi-mata:
Inner...
Visit Your Vision and Keep Your Dream Alive
Every chance you get, visit your vision and visit it on a regular, consistent basis. Enjoy the process and keep your dream alive.
