| The Rear Takedown Assist: Helping Stem An Assault
By Gene Roos
There are simple, non-violent ways to stop an assault on someone else. Here is one method. |
The Judo Choke
By Neil Olhenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.
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| Sanchin Kata Fundamentals
By Kris Wilder
Sanchin kata is the fundamental kata of Goju ryu and other Naha-Te karate styles. While it looks basic and simple, in reality it takes years to master. Here are some basics. |
Savate: Martial Sport of France
By Mark V. Wiley
Boxe Francaise savate was developed in the 1800s and is a highly effective means of self-defense and reality-based full-contact 'kickboxing' sport. |
Book Review
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Famous
Japanese Swordsmen of the Warring States
Period
by William de Lang
This book takes as its subject two important
individuals: Iizasa Choisai Ienao (Iizasa
Yamashiro) (1387-1488), founder of the Kashima
Shinto style of swordsmanship, and Kamiizumi
Ise no Kami Nobutsuna (1508-1577), founder
of the Shinkage style.
Reviewed
by Deborah Klens-Bigman
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The Judo Choke: Safety Rules
By Neil Ohlenkamp
Although the Judo Choke is very effective it can also be dangerous, even fatal, the difference being good technique and execution.
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The Lighter Side: A Tale Of Two Languages
By Anonymous
A note on an entrance to a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown in New York City clearly illustrates the difference in how we communicate east and west.
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Defining Martial
Concepts
Focus on Budo
By Christopher Caile
Budo is a term which is made up of two characters, “Bu,” and “Do,” each having a unique meaning. More
The Lighter Side
Ouch
By Christopher Caile
Foreigners are sometimes not ready for some of the painful drills they experience on their first visit to some Okinawan karate dojos. In this case neither was the Okinawan practitioner who partnered with this student from the U.S.! More
The Zen Mirror:
Cultivation of Gratitude
By Jeff Brooks
The chief antidote to dissatisfaction and constant unfulfilled desire is not among the usual candidates - working harder, accumulating possessions, or gaining status or power. It is instead to encourage our own gratitude. More
Street Stories
Calm, Control & Restraint
By Gary Gabelhouse
Very few of us have the need actually to use our martial-arts training in a stressful situation, but recently I had the opportunity to test what I have learned. More
Book Review
Tengu - The Mountain Goblin-
A Connor Burke Martial Arts Thriller
by John Donohue

Review by Christopher Caile
The Business Side of Martial
Arts
They Just Don't Get It
By Terry Bryan
In times of recession it makes no sense to cut back on service. This is especially true for those in the martial arts. Instead, your martial arts school or business should exceed in its customer service. More
Martial
Arts Training
The Sleeping Warrior
By Phoenix Carnevale
If you are a student
of karate, taekwondo, kung fu, Brazilian Jujutsu,
boxing or any other martial arts here is one consideration
often neglected. More
Science & The Martial
Arts
The Weakness of Strength
By Christopher Caile
How an agressive attcker can set himself up for defeaate. More
Chinese Medicine
Boosting Stamina with
Herbs and Nutrition
By David Bock
There is no magic formula for boosting stamina,
but good nutrition along with use of Chinese herbal
formulas may help. More
Who's Who
Chomo Hanashiro (1869-1945)

Biography of Chomo Hanashiro early 20th century Okinawan karate pioneer. More
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