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...
Fighting For You Life
Let’s talk about fighting. I’m not talking about kumite. I’m not talking about MMA. I’m not even talking about self defense. I’m talking about...
A Killing Art: The Untold History of Tae Kwon Do
The leaders of Tae Kwon Do, an Olympic sport and one of the world’s most popular martial arts, are fond of saying that their...
Understanding the Value of Empathy
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Draw Him A Cat
A rich man, fond of felines, asked a famous Zen ink painter to draw him a cat. The master agreed and asked the man...
Who are the most unhappy people? asks Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi
Another gem of wisdom from Shihan Nishiuchi
I have had the privilege of being a Kobudo and Iaido student of Shihan Mikio Nishiuchi for nearly...
Promote Peace: Harmony and Unity in the Martial Arts Community
Anyone who knows me knows that I promote peace, harmony and unity in the martial arts community. Since the martial arts became popular in...
The Warrior: I Am A Martial Artist
The Warrior
I am a martial artist
Dedicated to my cause
If confronted with aggression
I will answer without pause
Some people feel that I am dangerous
That I am...
Martial Arts Effectiveness
It is my belief that the martial art has to be tailored to reflect the need of the times we live in. The one...
The Unfettered Mind
This classic samurai-era text fused Japanese swordsmanship with Zen and influenced the direction that the art has taken ever since. Written by the seventeenth-century...
Tai Chi Potentially Delays Alzheimers
In a study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it shows that in a clinical trial, Tai Chi was proven that it...
Kapap Krav Panim Le Panim
KAPAP (Krav Panim Le Panim) began in the period of the "Palmach" (strike forces - plugot machatz in Hebrew) - the original Israeli elite...
Twenty-First Century Martial Arts
I’m a firm believer of growth and evolution. I’m not talking about the Darwinian concept of evolution but the evolution of growth and change...
First Empty Your Cup
Nan-in, a Japanese master during the Meiji era (1868-1912), received a university professor who came to inquire about Zen.
Nan-in served tea. He poured his...
Martial Science Magazine – Ciencia Marcial
The Martial Science Magazine - Ciencia Marcial is a free bimonthly online publication. It is published in two languages, English and Spanish. As an online...
Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts
Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts: The Stand Up Game Book
Greg Jackson is the most accomplished and celebrated mixed martial arts coach in the world. In...
