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Yin-Yang Code

Yin-Yang Code: The Drums of Tenkai-Bo

Yin-Yang Code: The Drums of Tenkai-Bo is the story of an orphaned Japanese student at UCLA who, against his grandfather's wishes, returns to his...
Honor in Judo and Life

HONOR in Judo and in Life

Virtue is the fount whence honor springs. ~ Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) A salient feature of the samurai’s code of conduct was honor. Usually regarded as...
Miyamoto Musash

Reality Based: Is It A New Concept (2005)

For those of you who are traditionalist you may tend to discriminate against Reality Based martial arts, especially against the work of Jim Wagner...
Rank in the Martial Arts

There is Meaning to Rank in the Martial Arts

I don't understand why someone would fake their history and rank in the martial arts, it is their lineage, the lessons received and learned....

My MMA Trainer APP

Description My MMA Trainer App, is the only complete mixed martial arts training application is back and better than ever with an improved Workout Builder,...
Mixed Martial Arts Vs Traditional Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts Versus Traditional Martial Arts

Who will win the battle between traditional martial arts and mixed martial arts schools? The traditional martial arts have been around for ages and...
Totally Tae Kwon Do

Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine Issues 2012

Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine is an online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe. The magazine is dedicated to all aspects of...
Chosin Chibana

Kobayashi Shorin-ryu

Kobayashi Shorin-ryu is called kobayashi style aby the Japanese. "... now the Japanese call it 'kobayashi style' but that is incorrect - but that is...
Jim Harrison of American Bushidokan

American Bushidokan

In the late 1960's Jim Harrison founded the first Bushidokan school in Kansas City, Kansas. Harrison had studied judo and was top in his league....
Ask Dr. Robyn

The Value of Courtesy 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...
Fight Times

Fight Times

Fight Times, Fight Game e-Magazine. Fight Times features a free online magazine dedicated to the martial arts, boxing, wrestling, combat sports, self defense and...

Is Abir-Qesheth a Martial Art?

When Abir-Qesheth was first publicized on the internet there were a number of discussions concerning the validity of their claims one of which was...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Mind Control

In this webisode Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about mind control. We control our minds, not the other way around. Don't let your mind take...
Sport Karate

Sport Karate Organizations

Karate is divided into different style organizations. These organizations often cooperate in non-style specific sport karate organizations or federations. Examples of sport organizations are...
Martial Arts Styles

How to Choose the Right Martial Art Style

Many people end up studying a martial art style that is not particularly well-suited to their body type and personal goals. I don't know...
Richard Ostrofsky Aikido Principles

Aikido and Conflict Management

The name, ai-ki-do, means roughly the way of unified or harmonized spirit. Unlike many other fighting arts, it is not a sport. In fact,...