Martial Arts Definitions H
Hachimaki:
“Head wrapping.” A light cotton towel, also known as a tengui, wrapped around the forehead to restrict perspiration from running into the eyes and...
Fighting For You Life
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The Book of Five Rings: William Scott Wilson’s Translation
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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....
Martial Arts Definitions Y
Yama-arashi:
Mountain storm. Hand technique
Yang:
“Active” or “positive.” In ying-yang theory, the positive aspect associated with what is described as centrifugal, expansive and extroversive.
Yari:
Spear.
Yikwon:
Backfist.
Yin:
“Passive” or “negative.”...
Are You Easily Offended
Offended???
of·fend·ed: resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult.
Have you ever known someone that is easily offended...Someone that practically looks for reasons...
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...
Living Lessons: Choices
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I am hungry for a snack, should I...
Buying An Hour of Daddy’s Time
The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door.
“Daddy,...
Martial Arts Definitions M
Ma ai:
The distance between two opponents.
Mae:
“Front” or “forward.”
Mae-geri:
Front kick
Mairi:
Tapping with the hand to signify submission.
Makeru:
To lose or be defeated.
Makiwara:
A karate training post designed for...
Why Every Parent Should Have Their Child Learn Martial Arts
Here in Sacramento and at Satori Academy NJ, we are trying to send out a clear message to our community as to why every...
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...
Don’t Future Worry
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Fight Times
Fight Times, Fight Game e-Magazine. Fight Times features a free online magazine dedicated to the martial arts, boxing, wrestling, combat sports, self defense and...
Right From Wrong
When Bankei held his seclusion-weeks of meditation, pupils from many parts of Japan came to attend. During one of these gatherings a pupil was...
Inside U: How to Become a Master of Your Own Destiny
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