Qigong

Qigong

Qigong (pronounced chee goong) is a Chinese system of physical training, philosophy, and preventive and therapeutic health care. Qi (or chi) means air, breath...
Wisdom of the Masters by Emil Farkas

Wisdom Of The Masters: Captivating and inspirational Quotes For Everyone

Wisdom of the Masters by Emil Farkas is a unique book full of inspirational and captivating quotations by some of the world's greatest martial arts masters.
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

My Last Arena

  What time in life should you consider yourself a man? Is 'becoming a man' something that just happens to you? Maybe it's after an accomplishment...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions W

Wa: “Accord.” An ancient Japanese term for harmony, accord, and coordination. Wado ryu: “Way of peace.” A Japanese style of karate developed from jujutsu and earlier karate...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions F

Fari Gatka: An Indian form of fencing centered around shields (fari) and swords (gatka). The gatka is a three foot, leather-covered stick. The fari, nine...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

To Battle or Not

Go to battle for... ...the dignity of a friend ... your health ... a worthy cause Don't go to battle... ...over meaningless disagreements ...for the benefit of your ego ...to make...

Dana White on Apolitical UFC: If you want politics, turn on any other channel

Watch as Dana White, UFC President, discusses how he keeps politics out of sports and how he kept going during the pandemic.

Empty Hand Revolution: The Unfinished Life of Cosmo Zimik

The war defines the warrior. Born into a tribal war with India, trained as a Black Belt and street fighter from the age of nine,...
Victoria's Story: A Tiny Jitsu-ka With A Huge Spirit

Victoria’s Story: A Tiny Jitsu-ka With A Huge Spirit

By Sensei Trevor Steward ~ I would like to take this opportunity to share with you all a story about Victoria Watson, a student of mine that...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Choose Your Battles Wisely

Are you someone that always has to be right? If so, the people in your life might start developing a certain amount of defensiveness...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Martial Arts Training is Life Altering

I love what martial arts training does for people. I am currently on my way home from a four day, back-to-back seminar tour. On Thursday,...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions E

Eishin ryu: The original style of iaijutsu that embraces numerous kata and is combat oriented. Eku: “Oar.” A weapon developed by Okinawan farmers. Today it is a...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions J

Jeet Kune Do: (Cantonese) “Way of the intercepting fist.” A collection of basic mental and physical concepts, observations of combat maneuvers, and philosophies of attitude...
Staying Hydrated

Stay Hydrated

Now that it is summer and everyone is outside enjoying the weather, it becomes more and more important to stay hydrated.  Why should you...

Inside U: How to Become a Master of Your Own Destiny

Inside U is an incredibly moving, engrossing, and almost-mythological tale of how one man endured the highest of highs and the lowest of lows...
Eastern Arts Online Magazine

Eastern Arts Online Magazine

Eastern Arts Online Magazine website was one of the first, if not the first martial art websites created. In the many moves from server...