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Donald Miskel

The Martial Arts Police

Who made certain of us the martial arts police is a mystery to me, but some of us seem to have assumed that position. I...
Donald Miskel

Sand Fu: Building Without the Proper Foundation

Yeah, I know. I can almost hear you complaining, “Sand fu, here he goes again with those ridiculous titles”. If you’ll be kind enough...
Martial Arts Definitions

Martial Arts Definitions P

Pachigi: A Korean martial art in which the head is used to butt an opponent. Pai shih: A ceremony for a kung fu novice denoting his acceptance...
Keith Yates

Keith Yates: Tae Kwon Do

Keith Yates started his martial arts training in 1965 and became one of the youngest black belts in the country when he earned his...
Marina Ustinova

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...
Ronnie Colwell

History of Jyu-Jutsu

The origins of Jyu-Jutsu are lost in the mist of time, but certainly stretch over two thousand years ago, the book of ancient matters...
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...
The Art and the Way

The Art and the Way Book Reviews

The Art and the Way book reviews and correspondence from readers of Robert Hunts' incredible book. “The first great novel of karate” – Dan Ivan I...
Donald Miskel

Spirit Boxing

The line between a journeyman or practitioner and a master practitioner is a fine one. As one advances into the dan ranks he'll begin...
Ask Dr. Robyn

3 Things to Do Instead of Scream at Your Kids

Let’s face it. A long day with the kids or a long day at work can leave the most patient moms feeling exhausted and...
Aikido Journal

Aikido Journal Online Magazine

Aikido Journal Online Magazine has the world’s largest archive of Aikido-related material including articles, interviews, photographs and video clips. As an Aikido Journal Online...
Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story

Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story

Life In Session: The Senior Master Bob White Story is written by Bob White with Tom Bleeker. The book tells the story of Senior Master...
Ip Man Quote

Find Your Full Potential in Martial Arts

What is that "something more" that practicing martial arts can provide? Isn't martial arts just about getting in shape and learning to fight? If...

Eric Greitens’ The Heart and the Fist

The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL “Meet my hero—Eric Greitens. His life and this book remind us that America remains...
American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring

Dan Anderson Books

American Freestyle Karate: A Guide to Sparring American Freestyle Karate is the tag Dan Anderson gave this method of instruction to convey the idea of...
Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences

Electronic Journal of the Martial Arts & Sciences

The Electronic Journal of the Martial Arts & Sciences, or EJMAS, was a project developed to bring academic and popular e-journals concerning various aspects...