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Masamune was also also known as Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, or Priest Gorō Masamune. He is thought to be Japan's greatest swordsmith. There are no exact dates known for Masamune's life and hence he has become almost a legend. It is believed that he made most of his swords in the late 13th and early 14th centuries between 1288 - 1328. He created swords, or tachi in Japanese, and daggers called tantō, in the Soshu tradition. It is believed that he lived and worked in the Sagami Province. Some old stories list his family name as Okazaki, but some experts believe this was simply a story to elevate the standing of the Tokugawa family. (Read Article)

By Robert Hunt (Biography)
The light bulb swayed back and forth on one almost bare wire, tossing random illumination on the dark staircase below. Dan Ivan stared down the staircase and wondered if karate was worth the risk. The bombed out buildings had the feel of a concrete graveyard and who knew what the shouts from down below meant? Finally he mustered up the courage to take a few tentative steps down and crouched to catch a glimpse of the room.  It was filled with Japanese in white karate uniforms and they didn’t look all that happy. It was three years after the end of the war, miles away from where most Americans wandered and worlds away from any place Dan Ivan had ever been.
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By Stephen Spivey (Biography) As a predator attacks, your body will go into an adrenal state. You are flooded with adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenalin and cortisol. The good news is these chemicals perform several positive actions in the body that make them very effective. They dilate the pupils to increase the amount of light that enters the eyes, they cause sweating to help dissipate heat, they increase the heart rate and force contraction, which will increase blood flow to the muscles so they are ready to move, and they make glucose available in the blood for use by other organs. (Read Article)

By Scott Sonnon (Biography)
I’ve invested 20 years in my formal martial art education, 30 years in combat sports. I didn’t do this for glory. Initially, it was just so I could keep myself from the daily harm and humiliation I endured. Imperceptibly, my training evolved into a form of personal development, to continue my transformation - physically, but also mentally, emotionally, even spiritually.
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Do – World religions have to do with good works or good deeds. Reincarnation and Karma, it all points back to what you do.
Done – Christianity points to what Jesus Christ already did on the cross at Calvary. God, who comes down to meet us in our own messy world, to build a relationship with us and to save us from our own bad "karma". He paid the price Himself. We are saved by grace, a free gift from the God who loves us!

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By Kevin Brett (Biography) Here’s a shocker for you … martial arts are about survival. Yep, that’s right. The purpose of martial arts is to have the skill and knowledge to be able to do in the bad guy and still make it home in time to walk the dog. Martial arts are not some trendy type of workout designed to impress the ladies as you tell them about the tournaments or trophies you’ve won. While it certainly is an awesome total-body workout and a great way to get in shape many students really give little thought to its ultimate purpose; survival.
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By Wayne Atcheson As a testimony to God’s faithful love and incredible power, Victor Marx tells his story! From worthless, restless and hopeless to wonderfully victorious, Victor writes of God’s transforming power in his life. Victor has a heart for kids of all ages but particularly for troubled youth. Victor is a master of martial arts, a former U.S. Marine and he has trained over 30 world and national martial art champions. Yet his focus remains on God’s greatness not his own accomplishments. (More)

By Pat Covert for American Handgunner
Restraint versus lethal force has become a hot button issue in our lawsuit prone society, forcing law enforcement agencies and even our military branches to rethink the way our forces are trained. Measured force has been a part of martial arts for centuries dating back to the earliest forms of wrestling all the way up to more modern times when less aggressive weapons such as police batons were designed to control and subdue rather than kill and maim. Rarely, however, has a knife ever been considered anything but a cutting weapon until now, thanks to an innovative martial arts instructor and knife trainer named Bram Frank. ( Read Article)

By Noah Gross Google the term Israeli martial arts and you get over 1.7 million pages. A quick glance at the Wikipedia entry will reveal two short lines listing two names, Kapap and Krav Maga as Israeli Martial Arts. Although there are several other names used for Israeli Martial Arts, these two are the most well known, and they captivate the imaginations of millions of people around the world.
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By Josh Stewart
Many scholars have pointed to intellectual and philosophical connections between Buddhism and the samurai Way, suggesting that the samurai at this time adopted Buddhist ideals. While some primary literature does point to such a connection, other literature from the Edo Period refutes the idea that the samurai embraced the Buddhist Way. This establishes that the samurai did not, as is commonly assumed, regard Buddhism in a uniform, approving manner; rather, the role of Buddhism in samurai subculture was a topic of controversy and uncertainty. (Read Article)

A novel by Chris Bradford. Stranded in c.17th Japan after his father and crew are slaughtered by ninja pirates, Jack is rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi. Taken to his martial arts school, Jack trains to become a samurai warrior. (More Info)

By 6th Generation Master Michael Matsuda (Biography)
For the first time in nearly 10 years, an historical look at the rare and secretive art of Monkey Kung Fu is now revealed. Sixth generation Monkey Kung Fu Master Michael Matsuda, considered one of the leading historians and authorities on the monkey art, gives you a complete, detailed look at real Monkey style kung fu.
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By Randy Bailey
Recognized as a pioneer of online martial arts instruction, Master Dave Johnson (Biography) began his journey into online training in 1996, while pursuing an M.B.A. in Global Business and Electronic Commerce. Having been named Male Master Instructor of the Year for 1996 by the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame, he was looking for ways to become a better instructor and to bring the benefits of martial arts to more individuals . . .
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By Susan Brender Up until five years ago, if anyone had told me that I would practice martial arts, I wouldn’t have believed it. In fact, I would have laughed my head off and said “no way!” I grew up in Canada as a sheltered “little Jewish girl” in an environment so safe that I never even witnessed a fight in the schoolyard, or anywhere else. Fighting, in any shape or form, whether for self-defense or for violent purposes, was completely and totally foreign to me.
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By Avi Nardia (Biography) - Martial artists carry the burden of doing the right thing and must be careful not to allow ego to create “mens rea,” which is a legal term defined as “the intention to commit a wrongful act”. Martial artists must be mindful of their own intent at all times, doing good things when faced with evil, while avoiding the evil things that having martial skills could lead them to do. The martial skill should be used for good and not evil and therefore, the avoidance of “mens rea” must be foremost in mind. (Read Article)

by Gene Ching (Biography)
On July 27, 2008, just prior to the Beijing Olympics, Jackie Chan took his first disciple. Jack Tu bowed before Jackie on top of the Great Wall of China in the finale episode of Jackie Chan's DISCIPLE, a popular reality T.V. show based on Jackie's worldwide search for a successor.
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By Oliver Roberts for Morné Swanepoel (Biography) By Oliver Roberts - If your child is a bully victim, they might be glad schools are closing. But Morné Swanepoel, an accomplished street-mma-fighter, is changing all that, writes Oliver Roberts. It’s Thursday night in a church hall in Amanzimtoti. On the yellow walls are posters with virtuous mantras about love and kindness; huge, hand-painted announcements about the strength of God, the power of belief and the quest for redemption. (Read Article)

By Iain Abernethy (Biography) Kata (formal forms) were regarded as the cornerstone of martial arts training by the past masters. However, many modern karate practitioners question the value of kata. Some have even stopped the practise of kata altogether. So what is the point of kata and why did the past masters place so much store in them? The answers to these questions are revealed by "bunkai" (the analysis and practical application of the movements of kata).
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By Michael Sullenger (Biography) Police officers must use force when placing uncooperative subjects under arrest, as well as during situations of unrest (e.g. riots, protests where property is being destroyed, etc.). As the administrator in charge of the police department the chief must provide guidance on the application and intensity of his officer’s use of force. (Read Article)

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