Why is the Resurrection of Jesus Important?
The resurrection of Jesus is important for several reasons. First, it witnesses to the immense power of God Himself. To believe in the resurrection...
Scott Miller
Scott Miller took up martial arts for the first time later in life, at the age of forty-six. His professional career prior to that...
Tomoe Nage; Eastern Throw, Western Craze
Anyone who has ever seen an old west fistfight staged for a movie or TV series has probably seen a scene in which one...
An Interview with Nishioka Tsuneo Sensei
Q. Sensei, what do you believe are the crucial challenges facing Budo/Bujutsu in this century?
A. The standards of Bujutsu are slowly diminishing due to...
British Jujutsu Pioneers
Possession of profound knowledge is of great value.
Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899)
While researching the history of martial arts, I am often impressed by the sustained dedication...
Leadership
According to Gordon Brown the world is ‘leaderless’. We hear statements such as: fake news, alternative facts, truth isn’t truth??? Is it any...
Renshi, Shihan, Hanshi (Oh My)
There are teachers, sensei and masters out there in every shape size and variety. They teach some of anything and everything an aspiring martial...
Filial Piety
No one uses the phrase “filial piety” outside of a dojang. Why, then, do we? When I asked myself that question, I didn’t have...
Martial Arts Morals and Ethics
Ken Gullette talks with Jonathan Bluestein and Byron Jacobs about Wu De (武德), pronounced "Woo-Duh" - Martial Morality and Ethics.
https://youtu.be/E9_U4yOd3vY
All you have to do...
COURAGE in Judo and in Life
"Courage is the first of human virtues because it makes all others possible." ~ Aristotle (384-322 BC)
A courageous act can sometimes save a life....
Discipline in Martial Arts and in Life
As a parent, you cannot help but reflect upon the nature of discipline. There is one concept of discipline, entirely wrong-headed, that focuses on...
Kung Fu of the Mind: The Mental Aspects of the Martial Arts
In our last discussion, I spoke on the subject of Spirit Boxing. In this article, I would like to discuss Kung Fu of the...
Eastern Martial Arts Study vs Western Religion
As a Christian and a martial artist, I am intimately familiar with the tension that exists between Eastern martial arts study and Western religion....
A Tribute to My Brother – Alfred Sims Jr.
I, Alan Sims, am writing this as a tribute to my late brother Alfred Sims Jr., known affectionately as "Toby" to friends and acquaintances.
Our...
A Tribute To Dana Stamos
Dana Stamos exemplifies what being a woman used to mean. She’s kind and gentle. Loving and patient and she leans more toward redemption than reciprocity.
Bruce Tegner Demystified The Martial Arts
The martial arts are my passion. When I was a youth I proclaimed that, “karate is my life”. I’ve since grown past that kind...