Books By Fumio Demura
Fumio Demura was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1938. He is a Japanese martial artist and martial arts teacher and he is a 9th...
Martial Arts as a Topic in Sculpture and Painting
The human figure in motion offered extraordinary possibilities and inspiration to artists throughout centuries. By the human body performing certain martial arts movements, it...
Reality Based: Is It A New Concept (2005)
For those of you who are traditionalist you may tend to discriminate against Reality Based martial arts, especially against the work of Jim Wagner...
History of Sumo
Origins and Ancient Sumo
The earliest written mention of sumo is found in the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters), a book from the year 712,...
Tai Chi Chuan
Speak to your friends who do Karate or Tae Kwon Do about Tai Chi Chuan and they will tell you it is a slow...
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...
Silat Kalam – A Malaysian Art Tied Closely to the Religion of Islam
stood in a neutral stance, hands at his side, feet side by side, a natural and relaxed stance, which is the starting point of...
ROSS Performance Enhancement System
ROSS Performance Enhancement System was formulated by SCOTT SONNON, USA National Team Coach, International Champion, International Hall of Fame inductee, Master of Sport, teamed with...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Inspiration
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about Inspiration and how it is much more powerful than motivation. Motivation comes from the mere fact that you want...
What Jujutsu Is Not
Over the last few days I have had a few occasions to discuss what Jujutsu is and what Jujutsu is not, and in both...
My Martial Arts Training Journey
By Vickie Simos ~ I was in need of some perspective after a somewhat mundane and routine existence, so I decided to give up...
Perfection of Character Teruyuki Okazaki
Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Life
Perfection of Character Teruyuki Okazaki shares Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Life.
Master Teruyuki...
Black Belt Magazine
Black Belt Magazine is the world’s leading self-defense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts. First published...
Hank Hayes and No Lie Blades
No Lie Blades is an organization dedicated to helping the military, law enforcement, security and combative martial artist gain superior offensive and defensive tactical...
Praying Mantis Fist or Tang Lang Quan
According to legend the Praying Mantis Fist or Tang Lang Quan was created by Wang Lang, also known as Fa Ming, during the Song...
Martial Arts and Christian Beliefs, Are They Incompatible?
As a Christian martial artist, I am often asked two questions regarding my martial arts study and my faith. From non-believers (those who do...