Memoirs of an American Samurai
Gary Lee left Hawaii with a surfboard, a Black Belt, a copy of the 1969 Black Belt Magazine and dreams of being the best...
The Tale of Two Innkeepers: Having The Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. We planned for a few days off in...
The Leading Edge: A Complete Guide to Tactical Edged Weapon Use
A knife in the hands of a skilled fighter is one of the most devastatingly effective self-defense weapons known to man. Unfortunately, finding the...
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...
Martial Arts Definitions O
O:
“Big” or “great.”
Obi:
Belt.
Obi-otoshi
Belt drop
Odachi::
See “tachi.”
O-goshi:
Major hip, hip technique
O-guruma:
Major wheel. Judo foot technique.
Oi-zuki
Step punch.
Okuri-ashi-harai:
sending foot sweep, Judo foot technique.
Omote:
“Front” or “obvious.”
Oni ken:
Extended knuckle fist.
Orei:
“Respect” or...
Living Lessons: Grandpas, Guilt and Gratitude
My children have been blessed to have all four of their grandparents alive, healthy and living close to them. Each grandparent is amazing in...
Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Living Lessons
Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
How Would You
How would you breathe if you were totally calm and confident? Breathe like that.
How would you walk if you were amazingly vibrant and healthy?...
Is Brazilian Ju-jitsu Kosen Judo?
This video discusses the history of Gracie jiu jitsu and Kosen Judo.
The Aging Athlete: Inspirational Interviews With Some of the Fittest Survivors of Elite Athleticism
Can you imagine that most athletes become just as sedentary as the rest of us because they are over programmed for performance? What can...
Martial Arts Definitions Z
Zanshin:
A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial artist of complete awareness and alertness, anticipation of success in combat.
Zazen:
“Sitting meditation.” The meditative...
Structure of Wing Chun Kuen: Awakening Force Flow
In The Structure of Wing Chun Kuen, Alan Orr teaches more than the average Books on Ip Man’s famous Wing Chun system. These types...
Age of the Samurai: Battle For Japan – Part 2
Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan is a Canadian-American documentary television series, distributed by Netflix and released on Feb. 24, 2021.
My Fight Your Fight: The Official Ronda Rousey Autobiography
THE ONLY OFFICIAL RONDA ROUSEY BOOK
“The fight is yours to win.”
In My Fight Your Fight, her inspiring and moving book, Ronda Rousey, the Olympic...
The Adventures of Ichi & His Friends: The Journey to Mountain Temple
Produced by the Martial Arts History Museum, The Adventures of Ichi & His Friends: The Journey to Mountain Temple is Book One in a...
KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist
KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist is a compilation of columns that appeared between 1988 and 1995 in...
