What “Fighting!” Means to Koreans
Korean winters are incredibly cold. The summers are hot and wet, and walking outside can feel like walking into a warm bath. That's not...
Shaolin Ch’uan Fa
Shaolin Ch'uan Fa * means "The way of the Shaolin fist", and stands for an ancient Chinese defense method.
Shaolin Ch'uan Fa originated in India...
Musashi Miyamoto Quotes
Musash Miyamoto quotes are from A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy by Musashi Miyamoto and other sources.
“Both in fighting and in...
A Tribute To Dana Stamos
Dana Stamos exemplifies what being a woman used to mean. She’s kind and gentle. Loving and patient and she leans more toward redemption than reciprocity.
OverProtective Parents: Helpful or Harmful?
My mom and I were speaking on the phone yesterday about a recent New York Times article on overprotective parents called “helicopter parents,” their...
Martial Arts Definitions R
Randori:
Free sparring.
Rei:
(Ray) “Soul or Spirit” A bow that begins in the tan tien (seat of the soul located in the abdoinal area). The term...
Teaching Children Cooperation
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
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.
The Development and Evolution of Chanbara
Japanese martial artists and sword masters came together in 1969 and modernized the “art of practice.” Founder Tanabe Tetsundo and his following, comprising some...
Keysi Fighting Method
Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a method of self defense that is based on natural fighting instincts, martial arts and street fighting techniques, developed...
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...
What is a Knight in Shining Armor
I wasn't feeling like anyone's knight in shining armor
"I was whining about the various ailments and injuries that have accrued over a lifetime spent...
What Is Lotar
LOTAR is a complete combat concept, derived from real-life situations and personal experience, LOTAR focuses on teaching techniques that recognize, assess and neutralize a...
British Aikido – Full Circle
Aikido Legacy
The history of British Aikido offers a rich and proud legacy for the genuine students of both today and of the future. A...
Bruce Lee’s Striking Thoughts
Within the pages of Bruce Lee's Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's amazing success— as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration...
The Mission of Kodokan Judo: Maximum Efficiency
By D. Risei Kano - The Mission of Kodokan Judo - The spiritual aspect of judo is rarely discussed in daily conversation among judo students....
