Akira Kubo and the Practice of Kendo to Instill Values
In 1957, my father Kahei Kubo began Kyumeikan Dojo. In the post-war years, the practice of kendo and other martial arts was forbidden, yet...
Young Bo Kong
8th Degree Master Young Bo Kong began his Tae Kwon-do training in 1954 while living in a small village in South Korea. At age 5...
Sackson Janjira
Sackson Janjira Pound For Pound Best in the World
Born in Thailand, Sackson Janjira began training in the art of Muay Thai at the age...
Joo Kim
Joo Kim grew up in a rural setting near Wonju City Korea. He began practicing a variety of martial arts at an early age. Finally...
Bob Chaney Gets Kicks Out of Martial Arts
Bob Chaney has been getting his kicks out of life via the marital for almost five decades. With a background in traditional Japanese Karate, Tae...
My Journey with Cane Fu
As I was traveling via rail on a frequent basis, I became interested in the Cane as a tool not only for walking but...
Bill Logan: Kenpo
Bill Logan has been training for 37 years in martial arts and is a 7th Dan in Kenpo, a 7th Dan in Kajukenbo, a...
Butch Togisala: Shorin Ryu
Sensei Lelagi Togisala known as Butch Togisala is a world renown martial artist. His martial arts career began in 1979 when he was eight...
The Physical Aspect of Martial Arts
Continuing my attempt to help instructors rethink their priorities when teaching the martial arts, I share the following insights.
We know that the primary aim of...
David James: Vee-Arnis Ju-Jitsu
Professor David James was born in New York City in 1956. He became interest in martial arts as a boy and practiced informally until...
Bill Ziegler Martial Arts Animal Rights Alliance
PitBill Ziegler
September 22, 1974 – March 26, 2015
With broken hearts we sadly inform friends and followers of PitBill Ziegler, Pit Crew Rescue and...
Adam James
Adam James is an actor, writer, director, producer, and internationally renowned martial arts expert. Adam is a Screen Actors Guild member and had supporting...
Accountability in the Martial Arts
I submitted this article because there has been a disturbance in the force and I feel this is being caused by a lack of...
Ed Parker Jr Talent Galore
Ed Parker Jr., son of the late Ed Parker, Senior Grandmaster and found of American Kenpo karate. Many considered Grandmaster Parker a one of...
Women in the Martial Arts
No matter what belt women have around their waist, or what title they hold, they will always be women.
This is a powerful statement that might...
Christine Baeza
Growing up, Christine Baeza had a passion for the martial arts, however, her parents believed that girls should be sweet, pretty and wear cute...