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         Martial Arts: Breathing

Just Breathe
By Christopher Caile

Breathing correctly in martial arts, such as karate, or in other sports can't make up for not being aerobically fit, but it can maximize your stamina at whatever fitness level you have achieved and thus improve your performance. More


         Martial Arts: Martial Arts and Ways in Japan

Kagami Biraki: Renewing the Spirit
By Christopher Caile

Kagami Biraki, which literally means 'Mirror Opening' (also known as the 'Rice Cutting Ceremony'), is a traditional Japanese celebration that is held in many traditional martial arts schools (dojos) usually on the second Saturday or Sunday of January. More


         Martial Arts: Self Defense

Gangs: A Bigger Problem Than You Think
By Lawrence A. Kane
Gangs are everybody’s problem and it is getting worse. Nationally there are more than a million gang members. And if you cross a gang member things will get ugly. You should be informed to stay safe. More


         Martial Arts: Philippine, Thai, and Cambodian Arts

Cambodian Bokator Elbow Strikes
By Antonio Graceffo

Elbow strikes are the money shots in fighting. They can cut, knockout, or knock down your opponent. More


 

Who's Who
Confucius

By Christpher Caile
Confucianism was central to Asian cultures which spawned Karate, Japanese classical and modern martial arts as well as Chinese martial arts. More

Opinion
The Best Anti-aging Formula
By Christopher Caile
The best anti-aging formula isn’t a pill or a supplement but something you have right before you as a martial artist. More

The Zen Mirror:
The The Ark of History
By Jeff Brooks

History is made of stories about the rise and fall of cultures; stories of vitality and decadence, raids and defense, heroism and treachery. That is the human tale. And it continues, unchanged, today. But it is also true for us. More

Viewpoint
The Mind of a Beginner
By Ken Tallack
The open mind of the beginner is a unique thing. Beginners will commonly accept almost any approach the instructor chooses for thier first lesson. More

From the FightingArts Estore
Orthodox Goju-Ryu Karate
By Takashi Miyagi, son of Chojun Miyagi founder of Goju Ryu
Translated by Nobu Kazi
Hardcover Book, Boxed –Collectors’s Edition
Plus 2 DVD’s
Way of Sanchin Kata
This books provides hidden insights about and understanding into one of karate's foundation kata--Sanchin.
Way to Black Belt
This book targets students who are studying to become a black belt, but at the same time it illustrates a path far behind this limited goal.
20th Century Samurai - Richard Kim 1917-2001
Richard Kim was one of the most influential and best-loved 20th Century martial artists.

The Buddha Game
By Jeff Brooks
A Cop's recount of a police incident and arrest is combined with Buddhist outlook to illustrate how personal choices and actions can define one's life path and happiness.

Delayed Death Touch: Instructions to the Coroner of China Reveal Knowledge of Vital Points
By Rick Clark
This ancient Chinese Coroner’s text is provocative for it notes vital points that work immediately, but also those which can cause death at a later time.


Shin Gi Tai – Karate Training for Body, Mind, and Spirit
By Michael Clarke
The concept of Shin Gi Tai has long since pointed the way for karateka to make progress. By it’s insistence that the physical techniques of karate are understood through the development of your spirit (character).

MMA Explosive Strength Cardio Training
By Antonio Graceffo
To be successful in mixed martial arts you need to overhaul your training, and change your perceptions what strength and cardio training. This same training can also build your endurance and explosive strength for karate, Taekwondo, kung fu and even judo.


The Study Of Iaido
by Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
People study the art of drawing the sword for many reasons, some of them are complicated.

Aikido: Dichotomy between the Martial and Spiritual
By Alister Gillies
Aikido is a relatively modern martial art that tacitly acknowledges links with its Koryu arts (Japanese classical warrior arts and their derivatives) but infused with a new spirit.



Azato Ankoh: A Short Story About My Teacher Part 1: Azato's School Days & Martial Arts By Gichen Funakosh
Part 1 of a fascinating translation of a 1934 article by Gichen Funakoshi portraying of his own teacher Ankoh Azato.

Fudo: The Concept of Immovability
By Christopher Caile
While the concept of immovability is central to Buddhism, especially Esoteric Buddhism (Mikkyo) and Zen, it also represents an equally important goal for those in karate, taekwondo, judo and mixed martial arts.



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From the Reading Room

Akamine, Eisuke (1925-1999)
By Okinawa Shinshu Kai
Biography of Eisuke Akamine

The Zen Mirror: Battle and the Ocean of Mind
By Jeff Brooks
If we fail to recognize that we live in an ocean of mind that creates the way we see and act within the world then we will get lost in procedure and forget our true mission.


Nanbu, Yoshinao (1943-)
By Worldwide Nanbudo Federation
Biography of Yoshinao Nanbu founder of Sankukai karate, and the new martial art, Nanbudo.

Ittosai’s Test: Part 1
By Dave Lowry
In the sixteenth year of Tensho (1588), the swordsman Ito Ittosai Kagehisa could depend neither on a large and healthy crop of prospective successors among his students nor on a family heir ready to take over his Itto ryu. He had only two disciples from whom he could choose to carry on the traditions and strategies of his system of combat with the sword.

 


 

Defining Martial Concepts
Harageri

By Christopher Caile
Harageri is the integration of inner control and calm in the hara combined with Ki (chi) energy that is sought as a foundation and prerequisite for effective control or interaction with either an opponent or circumstances of life. More

The Lighter Side
Ten Signs That You Are Really Aging as a Martial Artist
More

Science and the Martial Arts
Breathing Through the Nose
By Christopher Caile

When out teacher told us breathe in through your nose and exhale through your mouth' we didn't know why, but recent research now gives us at least one good answer. More

Ask the Teacher
Mental Training
By Christopher Caile
My teacher often talks about our karate, as well as other martial arts, as providing mental training in addition to our physical training. I'm never sure what this means. What does this refer to? Answer

Book Review
Kage-The Shadow
By John Donohue
Reviewed by Christopher Caile


This is the fourth in the Conner Burke martial arts thriller series written by John Donohue.  Other books include Sensei, Deshi and Tengu. In many ways I like this book the best. More

Simple Lessons
To See What Others Do Not See
By Terry Bryan
Practicing karate, taekwondo or other martial arts can build mental skills that can translate into success in life as well as business. More

The Business Side of Martial Arts
Marketing Your Dojo: Part 1 - Know Yourself and Your Market
By Joshua M. Davis
There are many practical things you can do to grow your dojo or martial arts business. Here is how to start. More

 

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