The Sensei
The relationship of a Sensei to the dojo is very difficult to define, as it encompasses many varying aspects of life. The Sensei must...
Dissertation on the Origins and Development of Shuri-ryu
Shuri-ryu is a very old and traditional system with a long and unbroken history. From the ancient method, much wisdom has been gained and...
The History of Aikido and the Origins of Aiki Ju-jutsu
Aikido was founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) in Tokyo, Japan in 1942. Ueshiba was born in a rural area of Japan near Osaka and...
The History of Karate in America
Kung-fu arrived in the U.S. with the first Chinese immigrants in the mid-19th century, but the growth of karate is largely owed to contact...
Aikido: The Art of Peace
Aikido's founder, Morihei Ueshiba, was born in Japan on December 14, 1883. As a boy, he often saw local thugs beat up his father...
Robert W. Smith’s Martial Musings
World renowned authority on Asian martial arts, Robert W. Smith shares more than fifty years experience in martial arts practice and research in Martial...
Gene LeBell, The Grappling Club Master
President Teddy Roosevelt frequently quoted a favorite proverb of the day, “Walk softly and carry a big stick.” Judo champion Gene LeBell has taken...
The Leading Edge: A Complete Guide to Tactical Edged Weapon Use
A knife in the hands of a skilled fighter is one of the most devastatingly effective self-defense weapons known to man. Unfortunately, finding the...
New Preamble To The Constitution: Bill of NO Rights
"We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots,...
An Introduction To Wushu or Chinese Martial Arts
Please bear in mind that "Wushu" translates to "martial arts" in general in this context, and does not imply the negative connotation of empty...
The Bruce Lee Story
In the The Bruce Lee Story, Lida Lee, the widow of the late martial arts star, traces his life from his childhood in Hong...
Shaolin Kenpo: A Modern Style With A Traditional Influence
By Jane Hallander - Inside Kung Fu Magazine ~ Kenpo, sometimes known as "kenpo karate" or "Chinese kenpo karate," has developed into one of...
Secrets of the Magician of Motion . . . Ed Parker and American Kenpo...
By John Corbett ~ He calls himself a magician of motion, and at 48 years of age he claims he has to be one...
History of Native Korean Martial Arts
Part 1: The majority of today's Korean martial artists believe that the origin of martial arts came only from China. In particular, it is...
The Art of War
Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today...