Put Off Thy Shoes…
In the world of Martial Arts I've heard a lot of reasons why we remove our shoes before we go "on the mat". Now,...
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...
Get Enough Rest
A health tip that is often overlooked ....Try to get enough rest.
It is amazing to me how so many of us (myself included) take...
Why Every Parent Should Have Their Child Learn Martial Arts
Here in Sacramento and at Satori Academy NJ, we are trying to send out a clear message to our community as to why every...
Facts About Ninjutsu – What You Never Knew
My teen visits to Japan led me to Yumio Nawa, a historian who taught me Manrikigusari, Masaki-Ryu, and various traditional ninja weapons.
Silat Beksi Fighting To Stay Relevant
In an article in TheJakartaPost, we read an article about Silat Beksi that we found interesting.
Jakarta's society is consistently modernizing and Silat Beksit, a...
One Breath Away
I couldn't see why anyone would visit someone who was at home sick in bed. They need their rest, the peace and the quiet....
Martial Arts And The Freedom To Play
Freedom to Play is vital to my enjoyment of martial arts.
You might find this is a puzzling, challenging, or controversial statement.
I know that many...
Martial Arts Definitions L
Lakan:
The male black belt rank in the Filipino art of arnis.
Lathi:
“Staff.” An Indian fighting art centered around a cane or bamboo staff about five...
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Martial Arts Definitions M
Ma ai:
The distance between two opponents.
Mae:
“Front” or “forward.”
Mae-geri:
Front kick
Mairi:
Tapping with the hand to signify submission.
Makeru:
To lose or be defeated.
Makiwara:
A karate training post designed for...
Lethal Weapon (The Deadliest Weapon in the Martial Arts)
In your training and preparation for battles don’t forget about developing your greatest weapon, your mental capabilities. Use your brain!
Advanced Dynamic Kicks
Cynthia Rothrock, expert in Northern Shaolin Kung-fu, and George Chung, Taekwondo stylist, demonstrate their flawless kicking skills in Advanced Dynamic Kicks.
Create Positive Memories
As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount...
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...
Strive to Grow as Individuals
There are so many things that I don't know, and I certainly have a lot more questions about how things work than I do...
