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Stay Resolute, Calm and Confident Against Your Adversary

Stay Resolute, Calm and Confident Against Your Adversary

It has been my experience in life that, with a few notable exceptions, whenever a bully is confronted with a resolute calm, confident adversary,...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

How to Get Kids to Martial Arts Class

Do you want to learn how to get your kids to go to martial arts class, dance or gymnastics without a fight? Do you need...
Javed Khan's Khan-Do-kwan

Birth Of A New Martial Art

MUMBAI: The city of Mumbai knew Javed Khan as a leading exponent of taekwondo. Today he is known as the originator of a new...
Some Gave it All: Through the Fire of the Vietnam War

Some Gave it All: Through the Fire of the Vietnam War

Some Gave it All: Through the Fire of the Vietnam War is based on an incredible true story, of a young Marine who must...
Judo Memories Jigoro Kano

Judo Memoirs of Jigoro Kano

In 1882, Kano opened his Kodokan dojo in Tokyo, where he taught jujutsu to his first class of nine students. His choice of the...
Donald Miskel

Zen And Makiwara Training

When I was training we spent a lot of time in conditioning the weapons. We worked on the makiwara training for hours, often until...
Martial Arts Style Or System

Are You Training A Martial Arts Style Or System?

Current times discussions and written treatises on martial arts training often treat the terms "Style" and "System" as interchangeable, yet they are not at...
Talon of God by Wesley Snipes

Talon of God

The acclaimed actor, Wesley Snipes, makes his fiction debut with Talon of God. An  enthralling urban fantasy in which a holy warrior must convince...
An Introduction To Wushu or Chinese Martial Arts

An Introduction To Wushu or Chinese Martial Arts

Please bear in mind that "Wushu" translates to "martial arts" in general in this context, and does not imply the negative connotation of empty...
Sport Karate Point Sparring

Sport Karate Point Sparring

Sport Karate Point Sparring - An essential guide to the point fighting method is a book dedicated specifically to Sport Karate point sparring! Learn...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment

As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

DIY Solar Powered Radio

Want to convert a battery powered radio to solar power? This homemade solar powered radio is an easy Do It Yourself Project . First buy the...
Samurai Principles & Practices

Samurai Principles and Practices

Samurai Principles and Practices that Help Preteens & Teens in School, Sports, Social Activities & Choosing Careers Japanologist and author Boye Lafayette De Mente says...
2000 Years Jiu Jitsu

2000 YEARS – Jiu Jitsu

Dennis Helm's 2000 YEARS - Jiu Jitsu - Kodokan Judo - American Judo - A JOURNEY IN TIME opens in the year 230 BC, with...
Hsing Yi Chuan creator by General Yu Fe

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 Illustrated Canon of Chen Family Taijiquan

A Kaleidoscope of Movement and Feeling

Alan Sims performing the form from Chen Xin's book. The late Bruce Lee was and still is admired by many for his martial arts ability...