Japanese Okinawan Vocabulary
When pronouncing Japanese and Okinawan words, remember that each syllable is stressed equally when saying multi-syllable words (i.e., ka-ra-te, not kar-ate). All syllables of...
Martial Arts and the Knowledge of Self-Defense
The origins of self-defense have their roots in the most basic forms of fighting which have developed throughout the world, independently from one another....
Introduction to Russian Martial Art
No rank, no rules, no pre-orchestrated movement, no limitations (except for the "Law of Nature"), Russian Martial Art is a system of education in...
Martial Arts Definitions A
Abaniko:
This Arnis striking technique uses a stick in a movement which resembles a fan motion.
Acupressure:
In this process, the channels through which chi, or life...
Reflections of War Book 1
My goal in writing the poems included in Reflections of War was to capture the essence of what soldiers went through on a day to...
The Value of Focus for Children
Dr. Robyn Silverman - Author, Speaker, Child/Teen Development Expert and creator of the Industry's number one personal development / life skills / character education...
Michael Matsuda Monkey Kung Fu Book and DVDs
For the first time in nearly 10 years, an historical look at the rare and secretive art of Monkey Kung Fu is now revealed....
Books By Email Farkas
American martial arts instructor, author and fight coordinator Emil Farkas started his martial arts career while a youngster in Hungary where he was born....
Kimura: The Triumphs and Tragedy of One of Judo’s Greatest and Most Controversial Judo...
Kimura: The Triumphs and Tragedy of One of Judo's Greatest and Most Controversial Judo Champion is about one of the finest martial artist's to...
How To Get Kids To Do Chores
Getting children to do chores can be exhausting and often ends in more frustration than its worth. With a little planning this does not...
One Breath Away
I couldn't see why anyone would visit someone who was at home sick in bed. They need their rest, the peace and the quiet....
What Is Lotar
LOTAR is a complete combat concept, derived from real-life situations and personal experience, LOTAR focuses on teaching techniques that recognize, assess and neutralize a...
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...
The Evolution of Online Martial Arts Training
There was a quiet but significant evolution taking place in the world of martial arts and that was online martial arts training. Fueled by...
There is No Place Like Home Let’s Appreciate it
My son Alex and I just returned from a two-week trip to Nepal and there is no place like home. We were invited there...
Al Dacascos’ LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior
LEGACY: Through the Eyes of the Warrior is the autobiography of Sifu Al Dacascos, a martial arts legend and a man whose transformed life...
