Japanese Samurai Swords – A Brief History Part 2
Muromachi Japanese Samurai swords were called odachi or nodachi, and they were longer than 1 meter (they sometimes measured 120-150cm). These long katana swords,...
Martial Arts Training is a Practice in Balance
Training became a practice in balance, as I learned not just the techniques of martial arts but also how to live.
Martial arts training tests...
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where...
Helping Kids Benefit From A Positive Attitude
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Enlightenment – A Most Profound Universal Experience
We have all been taught by well-meaning and not so well-meaning people throughout the ages that enlightenment is the true answer for coming to...
Sumo
What is Sumo?
Sumo is the traditional national sport of Japan. Just as baseball and soccer have become popular within Japan, the ancient traditions of...
Veterans Seeking Psychiatric Help
Here is an excellent question I received about a recent tip, saying that, "A suck it up and drive on" ethos has great survival...
Key mind sets and attitudes in advanced martial artists
What are some of the key mind sets and attitudes to be found in advanced martial artists?
"What you do speaks so loudly that I...
The Art of War
Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today...
MMAR Reader
The MMAR Reader is FREE!!!
The MMAR Reader is a free digital magazine. This publication is filled with useful information for MMA professionals and fans....
Martial Edge
Martial edge was a free online community in the UK for martial arts students. It was the world's most intuitive online community for martial...
Reflections of War Book 1
My goal in writing the poems included in Reflections of War was to capture the essence of what soldiers went through on a day to...
Samurai Principles and Practices
Samurai Principles and Practices that Help Preteens & Teens in School, Sports, Social Activities & Choosing Careers
Japanologist and author Boye Lafayette De Mente says...
Red Phoenix Legend Books
In this book, the author takes readers on a mythical adventure where a young man learns his destiny.
When Jasai was just a young boy,...
Spirit of the Tiger: The Building of a Martial Arts Grandmaster’s Legacy
When faced with adversity and overwhelming odds, Jay Blanton did not let hurtful bullies and uncaring people discourage him from making a success with...
Complete Krav Maga
All the defense moves can be found in Complete Krav Maga—from beginner Yellow Belt to advanced Black Belt—are described in depth and illustrated with step-by-step photos.
