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The Journey From Orphan To Soke by Frederick Douglas Peterson

The Journey from Orphan to Soke

Largely a first person narrative accompanied by focused, honest questions and answers and star studded tributes, this 95 year old WWII veteran tells his...
Ninja

Facts About Ninjutsu – What You Never Knew

Ninjutsu has always been this mysterious and bigger than life subject - part myth, part fantasy. It’s been greatly misrepresented in movies, anime and...

Age of the Samurai: Battle For Japan – Part 2

Hideyoshi - the Second Great Unifier - Invades Korea After Nobunaga died (betrayed by Mitsuhide) Hideyoshi inherited his empire. After a few more wars, in Kyushu,...

Age of the Samurai: Battle For Japan – Part 1

This is a new 6-part Docu-Drama on Netflix. It provides a glimpse into the lives and times of the three great unifiers of Japan...
The Ninja Way: The Story of the Israeli Dojo by Ilan Gattegno

The Ninja Way: The Story of the Israeli Dojo

While writing the upcoming book “It Takes a Ninja,” Ilan Gattegno realized that many of his published writings on the Bujinkan were no longer...

What “Fighting!” Means to Koreans

Korean winters are incredibly cold. The summers are hot and wet, and walking outside can feel like walking into a warm bath. That's not...
Key mind sets and attitudes found in advanced martial artists

Key mind sets and attitudes in advanced martial artists

What are some of the key mind sets and attitudes to be found in advanced martial artists? "What you do speaks so loudly that I...
Disarm and Disable by Joey Walker

Disarm and Disable: The Active Shooter Defense Guide

In a perfect world, no one would indiscriminately use a firearm to shoot and kill any number of innocent people - and if they...
Never Heel Up by Michael Busha

Never Heel Up

Devastating events can lead a person many different directions, some good and some not so good. Scars can last a long time. We have...
Ask Dr. Robyn

How to Talk to Kids about Conflict, Dignity and Bullying

Dr. Robyn Silverman talks with Rosalind Wiseman on how to talk to kids about conflict, dignity and bullying and treating others with respect.

Is Brazilian Ju-jitsu Kosen Judo?

This video discusses the history of Gracie jiu jitsu and Kosen Judo.
The Adventures of Ichi & His Friends

The Adventures of Ichi & His Friends: The Journey to Mountain Temple

Produced by the Martial Arts History Museum, The Adventures of Ichi & His Friends: The Journey to Mountain Temple is Book One in a...

Renbukai Karate

Renbukai Karate is renowned as a full-contact martial arts style. It was the first style to make extensive use of Bogu (protective equipment) in...

The Gracie UFC Conspiracy

Learn how Gracie Jiu-Jitsu shocked the mixed martial arts world by organizing the Ultimate Fighting Championship to promote the effectiveness of BJJ vs. MMA....
To lead people, walk behind them. Lao Tzu

Leaders

To lead people, walk behind them. Lao Tzu To maintain order in the smooth and efficient functioning of civilized society, it is preferable for one...
The Shaolin Butterfly Style Book

The Shaolin Butterfly Style – Art of Transformation

Sifu Michael Fuchs is proud to announce the release of his book, The Shaolin Butterfly Style - Art of Transformation. This book unveils to...