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Best of KARATEbyJesse 3 New Books

Best of KARATEbyJesse 3 New Books

Jesse Enkamp (KARATEbyJesse) has spent many months meticulously collecting, editing, reorganizing, updating and improving the best articles he has ever written on the art, science,...
Martial Arts and the Christian Kindle Book

Martial Arts and the Christian Kindle Book

Mitchell, Nebraska, October 12, 2012―LaurentBooks is proud to announce the following publication, Martial Arts and the Christian, on Amazon Kindle eBooks. Martial Arts and the...

In Search of the Ninja Review

Lost in modern myth, false history, and general misinterpretation, the Ninja have been misrepresented for many years, but recently, a desire for a more...
Donald Miskel

The Black Dragon Fighting Society Has Come of Age

I absolutely adore children. Next to women I think that children are one of God’s best inventions. Infants, babies, toddlers and children; I love...
Putting the Pieces Together

Putting the Pieces Together (Volume 1)

Quotes are like pieces of experiences, the quotes summarize in a line or two a lesson learned for life. The hope is always to...

The Journey and The International Journey

The Oral Histories of 24 of the Most Proficient American Kenpoists of Today Joe Hyams' and Tom Bleecker's book, The Journey, is about 24 kenpoist,...
Donald Miskel

Martial Arts Mastery Requires Time, Effort and Experience

I just got home from teaching my Saturday morning martial art class. Everything hurts. My orthopedic surgeon and my pain management doctor warn me...
Life's Too Short . . . and So Am I

Life’s Too Short . . . and So Am I

Terry Wilson is hilarious. He is a wonderfully gifted martial artist and martial arts instructor who will keep you laughing while you learn. Terry...
Donald Miskel

The Martial Arts Police

Who made certain of us the martial arts police is a mystery to me, but some of us seem to have assumed that position. I...
The Principal of Flow

The Hidden Meaning of The Principle of Flow

This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin is a true champion. He...
Baseball and the Hidden Meaning of Flow

The Principle of Flow and its Hidden Meaning

Baseball and The Principle of Flow This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin...
The Swordmaster's Apprentice

The Swordmaster’s Apprentice

How a broken nose, a shaman’s brew, and a little light dusting may point the way to enlightenment… About the Book: The Swordmaster’s Apprentice is the...
Donald Miskel

The Deadliest Man Alive (Getting Over Ourselves)

Personally I think I’m on the deadliest man alive list. My natural ability, my conditioning, my physical prowess and my superior training puts me...
Tales of The Karate Whisperer

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!
Donald Miskel

Renshi, Shihan, Hanshi (Oh My)

There are teachers, sensei and masters out there in every shape size and variety. They teach some of anything and everything an aspiring martial...
Donald Miskel

The Difference Between a ‘Do’ and a ‘Jitsu’

Not very original and bordering on plagiarism but that’s me in spades. I’m a bad mutha (shut your mouth!) but I’m talking about Donn...