Martial Arts Definitions Z
Zanshin:
A state of mind which is cultivated by the martial artist of complete awareness and alertness, anticipation of success in combat.
Zazen:
“Sitting meditation.” The meditative...
Bullied by Carrie Goldman
Carrie Goldman became an unexpected voice for the antibullying movement after her blog post about her daughter Katie's bullying experience went viral and an...
School, Culture or Why Do Martial Artists Act So Wierd
If you've never been exposed to the martial arts, the first thing you'll probably notice when you walk into a martial-arts school for the...
Shaolin Temple and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu
There are numerous accounts and legends of the origins and history of the Shaolin Temple. In my humble opinion this is the story of...
Right From Wrong
When Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of Japan came to attend. During one of these gatherings a pupil was...
Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Living Lessons
Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
Stay Hydrated
Now that it is summer and everyone is outside enjoying the weather, it becomes more and more important to stay hydrated. Why should you...
Sensei Ryan’s 10 Best Flying Martial Arts Throws
PART 1 - You know what is way more awesome than kicking and punching? Flying Jujitsu Throws! These 10 Best Flying Martial Arts Throws,...
The Theory of Kyu-Shin-Do
Kyu = Desire – Yearn – Sphere – Circle – Search – Study.
Shin = Heart – New – Spirit – True – To be...
Martial Arts Training for Children
Ads extolling the benefits of martial arts training for children seem to be ubiquitous. Drive down the street on a lazy weekend afternoon and...
Ernie Cates Neko Ryu Jujitsu
Professor Ernie Cates has been tossing other people’s weight around for more than five decades. At age 14 he began jujitsu training then in 1954...
Jujutsu: The Art of Yielding and Pliability
Traditional Jujutsu is considered a Japanese cultural art (as are kado, or flower arrangement; chado, or tea ceremony; and shodo, calligraphy). Traditional Jujutsu systems all have documented...
The Truth About Martial Arts Training in Japan
The following observations are from the late Arthur Tansley, the noted martial arts photographer who lived in Tokyo for many years.
Note: Words like sensei...
Living Lessons: Martial Arts Has Answer to Many of Life’s Problems
Living Lessons
Got an issue with your weight? Try martial arts.
Concerned about your personal safety? Try martial arts.
Would you like to surround yourself with a...
Carrying A Burden
Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. In that time when monks traveled they did so in pairs and were forbidden...
Understanding Israeli Martial Arts
To understand Israeli martial arts you need to understand the history of Israel and why the art was developed in the first place, and...