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Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Turn Your Life Around

Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
Kapap

KAPAP: The Original Israeli Martial Art

Four years ago the martial arts community outside of Israel’s borders knew of only one Israeli martial art system, and that was Krav Maga...
Donald Miskel

Your Knowledge Is Your Legacy – Pass It On

Where ever you may be in your life you have your knowledge, wisdom and past experience. The word of God says that, “It’s better to...
Street Fighting

Training: Sport Martial Arts vs. Street Fighting

Most people think all martial arts training prepares you to be able to take on anyone in the real world. That kind of thinking...
The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Game Plan

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Game Plan: How to Develop a BJJ Game

The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Game Plan: How to Develop a BJJ Game is a how to guide that basic, intermediate and advanced Brazilian Jiu...
Red Phoenix Legend Books

Red Phoenix Legend Books

In this book, the author takes readers on a mythical adventure where a young man learns his destiny. When Jasai was just a young boy,...
Stephen Spivey Survival Guide

The Vigilance Standard In Self Defense

Our society is becoming more violent. Violent crimes increase daily and yet, our world is more integrated than ever. We travel more, commute from...

What “Fighting!” Means to Koreans

Korean winters are incredibly cold. The summers are hot and wet, and walking outside can feel like walking into a warm bath. That's not...
Donald Miskel

Learning Through Failure

In all honesty, I might not be the one to write this particular study. I actually feel hypocritical in doing so. I am not...
Naginata

Naginata

Naginata is a traditional Japanese martial art of both power and grace. It is the study of the use of a sword like weapon...
Masahiko Kimura and Helio Gracie

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...

BJJ Fanatics

Learn Jiu-Jtsu Anywhere Now easier and more convenient than ever to learn from the best instructors on the planet. Win more fights with techniques from top...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Running A Martial Arts School

I love the Martial Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching martial arts. I continue to be in awe of what martial arts do for people....
Donald Miskel

Mental Kung Fu: Use Your Mind

Use your mind as your first resource. Your first line of defense. Observe and always be aware of your surroundings and any possible impending...
Richard Ostrofsky Aikido Principles

Aikido Principles

You can't learn much about aikido just by reading. Many hours of practice and experiment are needed before the ideas presented here will have...
Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era

Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era

Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era is the classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi was...