Martial Arts and the Knowledge of Self-Defense
The origins of self-defense have their roots in the most basic forms of fighting which have developed throughout the world, independently from one another....
British Jujutsu Pioneers
Possession of profound knowledge is of great value.
Katsu Kaishu (1823-1899)
While researching the history of martial arts, I am often impressed by the sustained dedication...
An Obscene Bid to Smear our Returning Veterans
The Myth of our Returning Veterans and Violent Crime:
“A long-standing goal of the left, recently invigorated, has been to drive a wedge between our...
Martial Arts Mastery Resides in the Basics
It has been a lifelong endeavor for me to truly master the martial arts. I have dedicated nearly 55 years of my life to...
Helping Kids Benefit From A Positive Attitude
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Richard Ostrofsky Aikido
Aikido As Political Theory
Time out of mind, martial arts have been practiced by aristocrats and by thugs. Middle-class people, concerned with cost accounting, profit...
The Benefits of Martial Arts Training
With Instructor Colleges and Business Boot Camps scheduled all over the country, I am doing a lot of traveling again this year. I love...
Tang Soo Do: A Mixture of Hard and Soft Styles
Tang Soo Do is a Korean martial art with an emphasis on kicking. Tang Soo Do stylists use what they feel are the strongest weapons on...
The Fighter’s Body
You have an owner’s manual for your car, your stereo, and even your blender, so why not your body? The Fighter’s Body is exactly that—an owner’s...
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...
The Origins of Martial Arts in the UK
Jujutsu Arrives
On the 26th of September 1899 a British engineer, called Barton-Wright, returned to England after an extended period of living and working in...
Hsing Yi Chuan
Hsing Yi Chuan is one of the three internal arts. Like Tai Chi and Pa Kua, Hsing Yi is taught with three purposes in...
The Value of Manners for Children
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Bunkai-Jutsu: The Practical Application of Karate Kata
Bunkai-Jutsu is the analysis of the karate katas and their application in real combat. It is also the title of this pioneering book by...
Israeli CQB
There are two kinds of fights: for your Ego or for your life.
CQB is made to fight for your life
“Always a student, sometimes a...
With Each Breath
Preface: After writing, Tang Soo Do Karate and Toughen-Up for Chuck Norris I began writing short stories that reflected actual experiences in my life. But, before publishing them I...