Condense and Expand (part I)

May 23, 2014

Most of us who train have either asked or been asked the same question. “How does kata relate to fighting …

Breaking writers block with the bob and weave.

October 11, 2013

It has been over three weeks since I have done any writing on this blog and it is high time …

September 19, 2013

On Thursday, September 12th, I posted an essay titled “Run, hide, fight?“. The title refers to a video on techniques …

September 12, 2013

No matter how much of a role tradition, self-improvement, or physical fitness play in your martial arts training, you should …

August 16, 2013

Time to train. You have carved out an hour in your busy day. You have put on your favorite sweat …

July 12, 2013

You have probably heard this one before. There is a legend about an old martial arts master being accosted while …

June 28, 2013

One of my favorite martial arts blogs, Ikigai Way, is currently hosting a Readers Week in which a different author …