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The Double Lapel Grab by Christopher Caile
As an attack it may be scary, but in reality it does little more than ruffle your jacket while you as a defender have lots of options. More


         Martial Arts: Samurai: History: Architecture

Way Of The Bow - Part 1
By Raymond A. Sosnowski, MS, MS, MA

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. More


         Martial Arts: Body Mechanics

A Simple Lesson in Body Mechanics
By Christopher Caile

A mistake made by many karate-ka and other martial artists is improper pelvis and hip alignment in their front leaning stance. More


 

Ask the Teacher
Topic: Hitting Correctly
By Christopher Caile
During practice I noticed that when I am hitting a heavy bag, if I punch at my head level and keep my wrist straight (with a twist punch) the middle finger joints of my fist hit first ... More

The Zen Mirror:
Cultivation of Gratitude
By Jeff Brooks
The chief antidote to dissatisfaction and constant unfulfilled desire is not among the usual candidates - working harder, accumulating possessions, or gaining status or power. It is instead to encourage our own gratitude. More

Street Stories
Calm, Control & Restraint
By Gary Gabelhouse

Very few of us have the need actually to use our martial-arts training in a stressful situation, but recently I had the opportunity to test what I have learned. More

 

New in the 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.

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

Tracing Samurai Culture in Kanazawa
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D
Unlike some Japanese cities that have spectacular historic castles that dominate the city view, Kanazawa hides it historic sites. If you search, however, you can find old samurai-class houses from the Edo period (1603-1867) and the walled Nagamachi district where old earthen walls shielding the homes behind them.

Treating “Old Injuries:
By David Bock, C.Ac. Dipl.OM, FABORM
Martial artists often have old and lingering physical problems that might be helped by Traditional Chinese Medicine. While TCM uses terms that are unfamiliar to most readers, its ancient insights and treatments can often be helpful when Western medicine fails.


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.

Pankration: Martial Art of Classical Greece
By Paul McMichael Nurse, Ph.D.
What is also not generally known is that there existed in the ancient world an unarmed fighting art known as pankration, a blend of Hellenic wrestling, boxing, strangulation, kicking and striking techniques, as well as joint locks.


A Half Century Of Budo,
Part 1

By Jarmo Osterman
Christopher Caile has practiced karate and other martial arts including aikido for over 50 years. In 1960 he introduced karate to Finland. This is his story.

Kata As The Foundation Of Practice
By Christopher Caile
It was a secret old Chinese family fighting art within which kata served as the foundation of practice.


A Half Century Of Budo,
Part 2

By Jarmo Osterman
In addition to being an accomplished practitioner of karate, aikido and other martial arts, Caile has for decades researched karate, its history, kata and their applications in the US as well as Japan and Okinawa. In his professional life Caile has also been an entrepreneur, writer and journalist.

Goaisatsu – Greeting as a Gesture of Respect
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
It may not be a western custom, but if your teacher is Japanese, proper etiquette suggests that you should show up to greet him or her upon arrival.



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Book Review


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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From the Reading Room

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.

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.

 

Simple Lessons
The Hawk and the Art of Scanning
By Terry Bryan
While the hawk has many physical attributes, other hidden qualities are just as important to its success. More

Viewpoint
Three Levels of Knowing: Three Phases of Training
By Scott Kelley
Not too long ago, one of my students sent me an excerpt from a book called “101 Things I Learned in Architecture School.” More

Defining Martial Concepts
Focus on Budo
By Christopher Caile
Budo is a term which is made up of two characters, “Bu,” and “Do,” each having a unique meaning. More

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

Book Review
Tengu - The Mountain Goblin-
A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller
by John Donohue


Review by Christopher Caile

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

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

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