Love and Respect To Grand Master Parker Shelton
I was told by my friend, Sensei Rob Baker, that my hero and dear friend, Grand Master Parker Shelton has lung cancer and is...
Wado-Ryu Karate
The Wado-Ryu (Way of Peace) school of karate, was founded in 1931 by the late Grand Master Hironori Otsuka (1892-1982).
Otsuka Sensei was already an...
Children and the Art of the Sword
When we think about swords and the martial arts involving swords, we seldom think of children. It seems that the cutting blade and young...
Why is Jujutsu Spelled So Many Different Ways
Arguably, Jujutsu is the most frequently misspelled word in the martial arts. The words used, vary from “Ju” to “Jiu” or “Jiuy,” and the...
Ninjutsu
By Toshitsugu Takamatsu, 33th Soke of the Togakure Ryu ~ "Toshitsugu Takamatsu was known as Moko No Tora (Mongolian Tiger). Once while in the...
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...
More Questions To Ask When Choosing a Martial Arts School
Looking for martial arts schools in your area. Visit the Martial Arts Schools Directory
There are many questions to be asked when you are choosing...
Leadership
According to Gordon Brown the world is ‘leaderless’. We hear statements such as: fake news, alternative facts, truth isn’t truth??? Is it any...
Books By Email Farkas
Emil Farkas is internationally recognized as an authority on the martial arts. His books are well respected and a must for any martial arts library.
Black Belt Realities
It is a common misconception that having a black belt is paramount to being a self-defense expert. Unfortunately some Black Belts also believe this....
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out About Inspiration
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out about Inspiration and how it is much more powerful than motivation. Motivation comes from the mere fact that you want...
The Way of Taekwondo
The magazine of the American Taekwondo Association. This magazine is no longer being published.
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BJJ Legends Magazine
BJJ Legends Magazine was created to help spread the art of Jiu-Jitsu. BJJ Legends Magazine creators found that through their years in the sport...
Tatame Magazine
Tatame Magazine is a Brazilian Fighting Magazine founded 20 years ago, straight from the mats of Rio de Janeiro where and when the revolution...
Books By Dana Abbott
THE SAMURAI SWORD Introduction and Application
The Samurai Sword, Introduction and Application is a must have read plus reference of "how to" for every sword and...
Iaido or the Way of the Samurai Sword
Iaido is a Japanese martial art that deals with the Samurai Sword. Actually, it is the art of counter-attack using a Japanese katana.
Iaido means...
