Building On a Preexisting Foundation
Archaeologists often find older cities beneath cities that rose up later. I’m not sure why that is but maybe it is because they use...
Mens Rea: Be Mindful of Your Intent
I recently read the following quotation from Edmund Burke, Irish orator, philosopher, and politician (1729-1797): “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil...
The Black Dragon Fighting Society, Origin and Operations
The Black Dragon Fighting Society can be traced back through Chicago to Japan; From Japan to China; From China to Mongolia. The IFAA Black...
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...
The Complete Martial Arts Instructor
A Manual for Teaching Martial Arts Effectively and Safely
This groundbreaking work applies modern educational theory and practice to the instruction of martial arts. It...
100 Years of Judo in Great Britain
Indepenpress are pleased to announce the publication of 100 Years of Judo in Great Britain Vol I & II by the esteemed practitioner Richard...
What is Traditional Karate?
The title of this article is "What is Traditional Karate?" And that may seem like a strange question for a traditional karateka to ask!...
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism
A Time to Kill: The Myth of Christian Pacifism is about decisions. Not the everyday kind such as "What should I wear today?" or "Where...
British Aikido – Full Circle
Aikido Legacy
The history of British Aikido offers a rich and proud legacy for the genuine students of both today and of the future. A...
Young Bo Kong: Board Breaking Builds Confidence
The ability to smash stacks of wood, piles of bricks and giant slabs of ice with a single appendage demonstrates the power that can...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Habits
In this video Sensei Ryan speaks out about habits and asks, do you have a friend or loved one that is difficult to be around...
Self-Defense Rescripted DVD
Self Defense Rescripted is a practical and effective approach to self defense for good, ordinary, real people. You will find the Self-Defense Rescripted DVD a very...
The Stone Carver
There was once a great "Stone Carver" who longed to be even greater...
One day - he wished he could be all powerful...the next morning...
Cacoy Canete and Doce Pares
Circa Cañete was known by his Filipino nickname, Cacoy Canete. He was born in August 1919 in San Fernando approximately 30 kilometers south of...
Living Lessons: Own Your Corner
Years ago, there was a grade school just up the street from our first house. It was located on a rather busy intersection, especially...
Spirit of the Tiger: The Building of a Martial Arts Grandmaster’s Legacy
When faced with adversity and overwhelming odds, Jay Blanton did not let hurtful bullies and uncaring people discourage him from making a success with...