Knowledge, Faith, Benevolence, Courage and Severity
In Tae Kwon Do, there are five tenets. These are guiding principles. They are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. In my school...
Martial Thought
Thought is not uniquely human, but it is unique in the level of thinking power that mankind possesses. Man is a reflective and thinking...
Karate Kid: The Benefits of Martial Arts
With a bloodcurdling cry, your 6-year-old leaps into the air in a karate kick, raising your hair and blood pressure simultaneously. Before you panic...
Real Combat Online
THE PREMIER REALITY FIGHTING MAGAZINE "Dedicated to all who seek and speak the truth about the fighting arts!" Real Combat Online was your source...
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...
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...
The Development and Evolution of Chanbara
Japanese martial artists and sword masters came together in 1969 and modernized the “art of practice.” Founder Tanabe Tetsundo and his following, comprising some...
Antonio Graceffo Books
Warrior OdysseyWarrior Odyssey, Antonio Graceffo's book, chronicles his first seven years in Asia, traveling from country to country, studying martial arts. The book contains...
Is There a Caveman Lurking Inside You?
Our intuitive senses and instinctive reactions have been dulled by modern conveniences and "fingertip" technology. Society is also more "civilized", governed by laws and...
Aikido Philosophy
Introduction
In their encounters with life, thinking people of all times and places have asked the same big questions, offering different answers in keeping with...
Promote Peace: Harmony and Unity in the Martial Arts Community
Anyone who knows me knows that I promote peace, harmony and unity in the martial arts community. Since the martial arts became popular in...
Can Training DVDs Teach Techniques as Well as Humans?
In recent years there's been a boom in the sales of martial arts training DVDs designed to teach certain skill sets to viewers. As...
Living Lessons: To Be Offended Or Not To Be Offended
I was recently in Australia with my daughter. We had great time doing a series of seminars. In the middle of the trip, we...
Draw Him A Cat
A rich man, fond of felines, asked a famous Zen ink painter to draw him a cat. The master agreed and asked the man...
Hsing I Chuan Body Mind Boxing
Hsing I Chuan translates to "form and intention boxing" or "body-mind boxing". The history of Hsing I Chuan is unclear. One account credits Boddhidarma...
The Karate Whisperer Cartoons
The Karate Whisperer is a cartoon strip created by the joint efforts of Gary Lee and Don Castillo, The Martial ARTist. Enjoy!
