The Orgins of Daito-ryu Aiki-jujutsu
It is believed that the traditional Japanese martial art Daito-ryu originated within the family of Emperor Seiwa who reigned from 858 to 876 AD. In...
Carlos Gracie and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jujutsu or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (abbreviated to BJJ) is a modern, cutting edge, style of martial art that was developed from judo and the...
Jim Wagner Books
Reality Based Personal Protection
You hear the crack of sniper fire . . . A knife-wielding attacker threatens your family . . . Terrorists detonate...
Sugar vs Fat
Enough with the soda pop already (even the diet stuff, but for different reasons – like cancer). For decades we were told by “experts”...
Martial Arts Exercises Good for Asthma Patients
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of the airways of the lungs. In developed countries it affects 7- 10 % of population, and it has got...
Dishonor in the Martial Arts
Most of you who read this know who I am and you know my reputation. You may not all like me or agree with...
AMPD Magazine
AMPD Magazine is a lifestyle magazine that shows the world, the beauty of martial arts featuring full inside coverage of professional martial arts events,...
Understanding the Value of Empathy
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Sensei – The Origin and Meaning Word
In various martial arts there are different names for the titles of some master ranks In the following text I am going to mention...
Why Not to Fight
I’m a minister and a pastor. I’m not supposed to advocate violence, yet I teach combat. I have on occasion taught the rare self...
The Value of Open-Mindedness
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Psychological Aging: You Are Only As Old As You Think you Are
The above statement has become a cliché, but according to anti-aging doctor Marina Ustinova, it is true - and it is what her practice...
Feeling a Little Lethargic?
Feeling a little lethargic? Feeling more refreshed could be as easy as One, Two, Goji!
According to Marina Ustinova, a doctor under the American Academy...
Dr. Marina Ustinova
Dr. Marina Ustinova received her medical degree at the age of 23 from Samara University in Russia, where she next completed a year of...
The One-Two Punch for FAST Fat Loss
How many times have you looked in the mirror and wished that you could make your belly fat vanish before your eyes? Unsightly fat...
Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do’s Effect On Martial Arts
Before I embark on this one sided discussion let me do a disclaimer. I am not trying to send you into communication overload with...
