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Martial
Mania
The Vocabulary of Self-Defense
By George Donahue
I like hanging out with martial artists and
karate ka. There is a lot of nobility in their
hearts, a lot of wisdom in their heads, however
humble they are. On average, too, karate practitioners
and the martial artists I've met have tended
to be more generous than usual and one of
the best interventions we have within our
power is to make living conditions better,
or at least more hopeful, for those who are
doing without. More |
| Enter The Bubishi - Part 1- Introduction & Origins
By Victor Smith and Christopher Caile
It was an obscure martial arts text, but it was the prized possession of many early pioneers of modern karate, something so secret that it was shown only to the most trusted students. |
Making A Fist
By George Donahue
You would be surprised by how many martial artists make the same basic mistake in forming a fist, a mistake that could hurt them more in a fight than their opponent. |
| Enter The Bubishi - Part 2- The Text & Its Impact On Okinawa
By Victor Smith and Christopher Caile
The bubishi has over 30 chapters (depending on the edition) that focus on a wide variety of topics, including martial history, fighting strategy, vital point striking, hand positions, essential fighting techniques, and martial code. |
Examining Knife Instruction for Civilians
By W.R. Mann
If your knife defense training has been confined to the typical single thrust or slash attack, and ”I will hold it there until you do something” method, Mann’s training will be both eye opening and scary. |
| Ghosts of the Samurai - A visit to Matsue
By Deborah Klens-Bigman
Japan is a 21st century country, and yet, one does not have to go far to find the ghosts of another Japan—an old graveyard behind a wooden temple, a Shinto shrine surrounded by dark greenery set back from a noisy street. |
Makings Of A Hanshi: Charles Martin
By Christopher Caile
In the martial arts business world filled with young, instant masters, this senior Seido Karate student’s life long dedication, accomplishments and spirit stands out in marked contrast. |
Book Review
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Famous
Japanese Swordsmen of the Warring States
Period
by William de Lang
This book takes as its subject two important
individuals: Iizasa Choisai Ienao (Iizasa
Yamashiro) (1387-1488), founder of the Kashima
Shinto style of swordsmanship, and Kamiizumi
Ise no Kami Nobutsuna (1508-1577), founder
of the Shinkage style.
Reviewed
by Deborah Klens-Bigman
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| Kyudo:
Way Of The Bow - Part 1
By Raymond A. Sosnowski
Kyudo, or way of the bow,
while derived from one of Japan’s oldest
martial traditions is not practiced today
as a martial art, or a sport, but as a form
of spiritual practice associated with Zen.
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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. |
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Martial
Arts Training
Take It Easy
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Like most activities, the way to enjoy Judo or any other martial art is to learn to relax. More
Simple Lessons
Keeping Your Distance
By Terry Bryan
The proper spacing that 'fits' the situation is a crucial element in combat that has been used as long as we have recorded history. More
The Zen Mirror:
Training in Interesting Times
By Jeff Brooks
Those of us who are practitioners recognize that during interesting times that the path is sometimes smooth and sometimes steep. More
The Business Side of Martial
Arts
They Just Don't Get It
By Terry Bryan
In times of recession it makes no sense to cut back on service. This is especially true for those in the martial arts. Instead, your martial arts school or business should exceed in its customer service. More
Who's Who
By Herb Borkland
An Open Letter to Chuck Norris. More
Street Stories
The Power of a Money Clip
By Christopher Caile
You may not always be able to thwart an armed robbery but with a little forethought you can at least minimize the consequences. More
Martial
Arts Training
The Sleeping Warrior
By Phoenix Carnevale
If you are a student
of karate, taekwondo, kung fu, Brazilian Jujutsu,
boxing or any other martial arts here is one consideration
often neglected. More
The
Lighter Side
Interesting Historical Facts
Some of the martial arts
history found on various sites on the web is so
contrived that it's funny, if not scary. More
Science & The Martial
Arts
The Weakness of Strength
By Christopher Caile
How an agressive attcker can set himself up for defeaate. More
Self Defense
Take It Easy
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Like most activities, the way to enjoy Judo or any other martial art is to learn to relax. More
Chinese Medicine
Boosting Stamina with
Herbs and Nutrition
By David Bock
There is no magic formula for boosting stamina,
but good nutrition along with use of Chinese herbal
formulas may help. More
Ask the Teacher
Topic: Kenpo or Kempo
By Christopher Caile
From the literature I
have read, I believe the letter n, represents Japanese
style and the letter m represents Chinese style?
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