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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...
Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do

The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do

The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

I Know Who You Are Little Boy

C’mon Man … I know who you are I know who you are because I've been you. I see the veins popping from your neck. I...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Papillion: A Caterpillar A Butterfly and the Fight To Be Free

Several years ago, I was hired to double Steve McQueen in the movie “Papillion”. It was about a man in France who was put...
Donald Miskel

Strength and Power in The Martial Arts

Before I get into this discussion, let me define several words (and principles) that I will be trying to expound on. Strength: Physical power. (Muscle...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

A Step Toward Courage

Bobby played center on our High School football team and had a disease that affected his ability to run. I remember watching him as...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

My Last Arena

  What time in life should you consider yourself a man? Is 'becoming a man' something that just happens to you? Maybe it's after an accomplishment...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Fear Scares Me

I don’t like bugs or cockroaches and I don’t know why. I don’t think they’re going to bite me or hurt me but I’m afraid...
MMA in Malaysia

MMA in Malaysia, The Sport of a New Generation

The bell rings, and Malaysian national san da team member Raymond Tiew flies out of his corner, ready to do battle. His opponent, Kong...
Isshin-ryu: The Style that Tatsuo Shimabuku Built

Isshin-ryu: The Style that Tatsuo Shimabuku Built

On January 14, 1956, Tatsuo Shimabuku went to sleep and had a vivid dream. In his sleep he saw a vision of a goddess,...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Heading Home

Home is where the heart is. Home is where you hang your hat. Home is just a click or two of Dorothy's red shoes. What a beautiful...
Donald Miskel

Centering

Physically centering can save our lives in a confrontation. It can help us diffuse, deescalate, walk away from, or if necessary, physically deal with...

Acts of Kindness, My Story by Wilma Norris Knight

Wilma Norris Knight's official biography, Acts of Kindness, My Story, is about family, heritage, hardship and love.If you like Chuck Norris, you'll love his...
Sport Karate Point Sparring

Sport Karate Point Sparring

Sport Karate Point Sparring - An essential guide to the point fighting method is a book dedicated specifically to Sport Karate point sparring! Learn...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

The Wade’s of Russell Springs

You never know who you're talking with when you're talking to a child. They may be a professional athlete some day, the one who...
Keysi Fighting Method

Keysi Fighting Method

Keysi Fighting Method (KFM) is a method of self defense that is based on natural fighting instincts, martial arts and street fighting techniques, developed...