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“I think anything that I’ve accomplished can be attributed to the discipline I learned through martial arts.” That’s an impressive statement coming from anyone....
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In Japan, the sword was a symbol and expression of the social status of the owner. It was passed from father to son, from...
At some point in our martial arts training, students realize that strong, linear movements are painful to work with, and require a large expenditure...
A mash-up of the Eminem song Till I collapse with the movie Fighter in the Wind (2004), about the founder of Kyokushin Karate, Masutatsu...
Budō (武道) or Japanese martial arts were born from the need for protection and combat. During the Edo Period (1603-1867, those who belonged to...
“I think anything that I’ve accomplished can be attributed to the discipline I learned through martial arts.” That’s an impressive statement coming from anyone....
We learn every day, we train our hearts and bodies, and minds… and we can learn a lot from other styles and philosophies. Read...
The best way to rise to the challenge of mastering your martial art is to learn from the mistakes of others. Here are some...
Story by Radu Diaconu A Karateka Searches for The Secrets of Success in the Ring My first steps into the ring make me feel...
The samurai did most of his fighting with the long katana, shown above. Its forged steel blade was the secret of its strength. At...
By Graham Noble (2007) Very few men deserve the accolade living legend but in Karate circles few will disagree that Hanshi Steve Arneil has...
The black belt is associated with a certain stigma among many different types of people. To them, if you achieved a black belt it...
So here’s how to properly fold your uniform to safe space, and how to tie a knot that allows you to carry your Gi...
Written by Jarrod Boyle (2018) Semmy Schilt is one of the most dominant champions in the history of combat sports. Standing at 212 centimeters...
The documentary “20 YEARS IN 1 – Back to the Karate World Tournament”, tells the trajectory of the former Brazilian Karate athlete LUCIANO BASILE