The Art of Peace
The inspirational teachings in Morihei Ueshiba’s The Art of Peace show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness,...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Mind Control
In this webisode Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about mind control. We control our minds, not the other way around. Don't let your mind take...
The Evolution of Karate-do
Today there are four main styles of karate-do in Japan and they include Goju-ryu, Shorin-ryu, Shotokan, and Wado-ryu.
Bodhidharma also known as known as "Daruma"...
Dishonor in the Martial Arts
Most of you who read this know who I am and you know my reputation. You may not all like me or agree with...
How To Get Kids To Do Chores
Getting children to do chores can be exhausting and often ends in more frustration than its worth. With a little planning this does not...
Ibrahim Janjua: The Making of a Champion
Ibrahim Janjua (Ibby) is a 6 year old from Greater Manchester, England in the UK and he has been kickboxing for almost 2 years....
Sambo: Soviet System of Sport and Combat
SAMBO, the English translation of the Russian acronym meaning "self-protection without weapons" (SAMozashchitya Bez Oruzhiya). SAMBO is a curriculum of martial tricks, covertly taught...
Eastern Martial Arts Study vs Western Religion
As a Christian and a martial artist, I am intimately familiar with the tension that exists between Eastern martial arts study and Western religion....
Giri: Rising to the Occasion
There are a number of Japanese words that have found their way into the American vernacular through the martial arts. One of the concepts...
Koo Self Defense
Koo Self Defense was developed in Cartersville, Georgia, USA by Master Roger Koo in 1992 following 20+ years of traditional Martial Arts training (32...
Shotokan
The term Shotokan was derived from Gichin Funakoshi's first official dojo built in 1936 at Mejiro. The dojo was destroyed in 1945 by allied...
Tomoe Nage; Eastern Throw, Western Craze
Anyone who has ever seen an old west fistfight staged for a movie or TV series has probably seen a scene in which one...
Renbukai Karate
Renbukai Karate is renowned as a full-contact martial arts style. It was the first style to make extensive use of Bogu (protective equipment) in...
Solving the James Mitose Mystery
I have been doing a pretty comprehensive background check on the history of James Mitose and his contributions to our Kempo/Kajukenbo systems.
Bruce Tegner Demystified The Martial Arts
The martial arts are my passion. When I was a youth I proclaimed that, “karate is my life”. I’ve since grown past that kind...
Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults
Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
