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The Way of the Warrior

The Way of the Warrior By Chris Crudelli

Chris Crudelli is the author of The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Styles From Around the World, a magnificent visual guide...
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...

Ninjutsu The Secret Art of the Ninja

Synopsis: Ninjutsu The Secret Art of the Ninja covers all aspects of the art of Ninjutsu. It reveals the secrets of how to develop power through...
Don Warrener Books

Don Warrener Books

ABOUT DON WARRENER Don Warrener began his karate training March 15, 1966 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada under Benny Allen who also taught Wally Slocki, Teddy...

Masatoshi Nakayama Books

Masatoshi Nakayama was the first Shotokan practitioner to be awarded his 9th dan while still alive and he was awarded his 10th dan after...
Cane Masters

Cane Masters: The Cane in Martial Arts

The cane has been used as a “martial” tool since ancient times.  Korean monks sometimes carried the cane during their travels to serve them...

The Victor Marx Story

The Victor Marx Story is the true-life story of Victor Marx and it will show how a person can get true freedom from negative...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Create Positive Memories

As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount...

Vladimir Vasiliev and Systema – The Source of Strength and Peace

By Rob Poyton, the head instructor of Cutting Edge Systema Academy in UK and the editor of Systema International publication. Systema International (SI): First of...
Fumio Demura Books

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...
Dana Abbott Books

Books By Dana Abbott

THE SAMURAI SWORD Introduction and Application The Samurai Sword, Introduction and Application is a must have read plus reference of "how to" for every sword and...
Ask Dr. Robyn

5 Tips for Disciplining an Emotional Child

Parenting and disciplining an emotional child who tends to become easily overwhelmed, emotional or sensitive can pose a great challenge to parents. Parents may...
Pete "Sugarfoot" Cunningham: Testimonials

Peter Sugarfoot Cunningham: Testimonial of a Legendary Champion

Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham is a legendary figure in the martial arts community and an eight time undefeated, undisputed World Champion Kickboxer. Kickboxing: "Sugarfoot" Peter...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Be A One-Upper

Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity") Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...
Donald Miskel

Choices in a Dangerous Environment

The old have a tendency to do a lot of reminiscing. At sixty six I find myself looking back over my life. There are...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Don’t Speak Badly of Someone . . .

"If you must speak badly of someone, don't speak it, but write it... in the sand, at the water's edge, near the waves." ~ Anonymous