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...
Keeping It Real! “The C.U.T.S. Method
Keeping It Real! "The C.U.T.S. Method - Critical Urban Tactical Strategies Modern Reality Based Combatives Volume 1: Overview (MODERN COMBATIVES "The C.U.T.S. Method")
If you...
Twenty-First Century Martial Arts
I’m a firm believer of growth and evolution. I’m not talking about the Darwinian concept of evolution but the evolution of growth and change...
Martial Arts Tough Guy
I’m not generally a big fan of this whole blogging phenomenon, but I recently discovered this blog written by a bouncer at two New...
Han-Pul
Han-Pul is a Korean style of martial art unlike most popular styles. Han-Pul is for people of all ages interested in the serious pursuit...
Basic Sumo Terms
Banzuke: An ordered list of men fighting up through the ranks of professional Sumo; a ranking sheet.
Basho: A sumo tournament. In a sanctioned competition,...
Bully Proof FITNESS
The battle against bullies and bellies has been going on for generations. Since the 1960’s, the number of children who are considered overweight or...
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Media Literate
How can you teach your kids to be media literate in a world that delivers their messages in surround sound?
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Operation: Jericho
Jonathan Ball's new book Operation: Jericho is relevant today as the United States attempts to wage the war on terror.
The American ‘War on Terror’,...
American Kenpo
A style of Karate developed in the West. It deviates from traditional Karate in several important respects. First, the terms used are in language...
It’s Sōke, It’s Alright
The so-called controversy and dilemma with the use of the term sōke in martial arts has only been seen in a few articles (self-published)...
With Each Breath
Preface: After writing, Tang Soo Do Karate and Toughen-Up for Chuck Norris I began writing short stories that reflected actual experiences in my life. But, before publishing them I...
Enlightenment – A Most Profound Universal Experience
We have all been taught by well-meaning and not so well-meaning people throughout the ages that enlightenment is the true answer for coming to...
Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine
Totally Tae Kwon Do Magazine is an online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe. The magazine is dedicated to all aspects...
The Journey to Black Belt: Begin the Journey to Transform Your Life!
A martial arts book by Kevin Brett, Author of "The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!" The...
Japanese Samurai Swords – A Brief History Part 2
Muromachi Japanese Samurai swords were called odachi or nodachi, and they were longer than 1 meter (they sometimes measured 120-150cm). These long katana swords,...