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The Bubishi - Part 1- Introduction & Origins
By Victor Smith
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.
Forging
the "Soul of the Samurai" - A Visit to Seki
By Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D.
Forging a Japanese Samurai style sword
(katana) through the traditional hand-made process
is technically demanding, complicated and time consuming.
While cheap modern manufactured “knock-offs”
may look similar to the uninitiated, the difference
is dramatic.
The
Hips Have It
By Christopher Caile
(With Added Commentary by George
Donahue)
In karate, taekwondo and kung fu what you don't do
with your hips is sometimes just as important as what
you do with them.
Finding
A Martial Arts Instructor
By Gene Roos
Be selective when choosing a martial
arts school or instructor. There are a lot flashy
instant masters and self-promoted teachers out there
who don’t have the background or sufficient
knowledge to be what they claim.
Embryonic
Breathing For Martial Artists
By Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Embryonic Breathing is a technique
that allows you to store the Qi (Chi) at the Real
Dan Tian (elixir field), in the center of your abdomen
and accumulate your body's energy to a higher capacity.
More
A
New Scary Germ
MRSA: The Danger,Part 1
By Christopher Caile
This new super bug should not be ignored,
especially by martial artists whose environment can
be optimal to the spread of this potential menace.
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