Learning Center

The USAdojo.com Learning Center shares information about studying martial arts, about systems and styles, about vocabulary used in martial arts and about martial arts books, magazines and APPS that help us learn.

Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

I Got No Problems – Nurturing Gratitude

I got no problems and nurturing gratitude is what its about, as well as living with a sense of empathy and compassion. ~ Dave Kovar
Antony Cummins's Historical Ninjutsu

An Introduction to Ninjutsu

With this article, the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team aim to provide a brief introduction to the fascinating story of the Japanese ninja, giving the...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Appreciating Our Children

When my son, Alex, was little, I came home from work in a big hurry because I wanted to go for a run before...
Kum Do is the Korean art of sword fencing

Kum Do is the Korean Art of Sword Fencing

Kum Do is the Korean art of sword fencing perfected centuries ago during the Shilla Dynasty. It is closely related to Japanese Kendo and...
Leave your ego at the door

The Most Difficult Journey

Just a few years ago a group of Krav Maga practitioner's tried to gain market-share with the only skill they knew, slander. They tried...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons – Leader of the Pack

I started martial arts training in Sacramento at "Arden Way's Self Defense School of Karate" in the early 1970's, under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. And...

Number ONE: Reflections of Bruce Lee’s First Student, Jesse Glover

Some knew him as a friend… Some knew him as a teacher. Others simply knew him as an acquaintance. Whatever the capacity of ones...
Yoseikan Budo

Yoseikan Budo

Yoseikan Budo is a comprehensive martial art founded by Master Minoru Mochizuki of Shizuoka, Japan. Master Mochizuki was a senior direct student of Judo...
Master David Charng

Master David Charng and Legacy of Shuai Chiao

For a six-year-old boy, there's nothing like a day at the movies, especially when Grandpa Master David Charng treats you to ice cream. David...
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth: How to Treat Your Injuries

A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth

How to Treat Your Injuries with Powerful Healing Secrets of the Great Chinese Warriors A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth, was written by By Tom Bisio,...
Christianity and Martial Arts

Are Christianity and the Martial Arts Compatible

During almost 30 years of martial arts ministry, I have had the honor to use the martial arts to share the Gospel of Jesus...
Real Warrior Wisdom

Real Warrior Wisdom

In the Real Warrior Wisdom section of USAdojo.com you will find fantastic articles by men and women who continually make a difference in the...

Dancing with Saenchai By Kevin Ross

UPDATE: There will be a Kevin Ross Book Signing: Dancing with Saenchai hosted by Athlon RUB and Martial Arts History Museum on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at...
Luca Cavallotto's Aikido in Berlin

Luca Cavallotto Photographer – Aikido in Berlin

Young Italian Photographer, Luca Cavallotto, shares his love for Aikido with his black and white photos of Aikido in Berlin. Perhaps the youngest Japanese martial art,...
Valley of the Damned

Valley of the Damned, An Epic Martial Arts Poem By Douglas Laurent

Valley of the Damned Epic Martial Arts Poem By Douglas Laurent is an action-adventure Martial-arts story and is designed as an interactive karate kata,...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Running A Martial Arts School

I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....