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Martial Arts A-Z

Martial Arts A-Z This section features short summaries on various fighting disciplines from around the world. Some of the disciplines below are also discussed in greater detail in sections [...]

Budo Belts and Ranks: The Forgotten Symbolism

Budo Belts and Ranks: The Forgotten Symbolism By Christopher Caile In the martial disciplines we all tie belts around our waists, but few of us understand what they represent. [...]

Examining Yasutsune Itosu Part 1

Examining Yasutsune Itosu Part 1: The Man And His Lineage by Tom Ross Editor's Note: This is the first of two articles on Itosu. The first examines the man and [...]

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  • The Complete Tatsuo Shimabuku

    The Complete Tatsuo Shimabuku by Victor Smith Bushi no Te Isshinryu Introduction On January 15, 1956, Tatsuo Shimabuku founded Isshinryu Karate. Shortly after that time, Tatsuo Shimabuku began teaching his karate to the U.S. Marines stationed on [...]

  • Kyushojutsu: Basic Theory

    Kyushojutsu: Basic Theory By Joe Swift (Mushinkan Dojo, Kanazawa, Japan) In recent years, karataka all over the world have begun to reexamine and study their classical Okinawan kata. Practical applications have been a major focus of much [...]