The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us in to specific "category".........We don't just write articles. There is a place we actually train in these methods every day. This is where people of various backgrounds come together and have one thing in common, TRAINING.At the "Dojo"(which it is),... Read More
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The most common place to buy martial arts or self defense equipment is in the local dojo. Most dojos, training centers, etc., have a small store where you can buy or order the martial arts or self defense equipment you need for your practice.Buying your martial arts or self defense... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men in the martial disciplines, we don't have to be restricted to lives of getting and spending, waiting in quiet desperation for the pain to cease.Most of us in the Arts focus on the tasks in front of our noses (the... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There always exists stepping stones or a progression of events that lead up to a "situation". Whether YOU are AWARE of them or not is not the issue(it should be, but as they say "sh%& happens").Regardless whether you saw it "coming"... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the Bogu during our kumite (sparring practice). This method was developed in Okinawa and then found its way into mainland Japan and eventually to the U.S. where only a few clubs still do this. And even in those clubs, only a... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we see now.The Japanese in particular, being on a global war footing, practiced a type of Judo that has little in common with the "sport" of today.Japanese "bujin" particularly those situated in China during this period had to be the BEST... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally as "BREAK THE BONES". It is an essential concept of true SHUGYO and a central theme of a true Budo Dojo. What this term means at it's essence has EVERYTHING to do with the forging of an iron will and... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with for awhile ourselves many moons ago. The "how" and "why" of our conclusions may be of some interest. Whether or not anyone agrees with them, well at the least you'll fully understand the basis for them.The question is this:Why does... Read More
Its Not a Matter of Who is Right
"People here may belittle sports arts...."Who?Almost EVERY "combatives" man of any note CAME from a combative sports background. Boxing, wrestling, judo. WEF and O'Neill (SIXTH DAN-Kodokan Judo-personal student of Uchijima Sensei, a NEWAZA LEGEND) are PRIME examples of this.But HERE'S a BETTER contemporary example:Damian Ross.Mention his name in wrestling circles... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive through any little strip shopping center in nearly any city and you're likely to see a martial arts studio. There are dozens of styles to choose from. Karate, jujitsu, aikido, kung fu, qi gong, taekwondo, tai chi. How did that... Read More
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Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has... Read More
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.-... Read More
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave... Read More
Strategy as Applied to Warrior-citizens
After years of study, I have come to a small... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production... Read More
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an... Read More
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Samurai Swords ? Choosing a Sword to Buy
It's undeniable that a well placed and mounted samurai sword... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily.... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men... Read More
Fronting
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its practitioners.... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
Dermot Michael (Pat) ONeill
Dermot O'Neill was born in 1905 in County Cork, Ireland.... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without... Read More
The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Judo Nagewaza (Throwing Technique) In The Street
How practical are throwing techniques (nagewaza) for self-defense or street-fighting?... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally... Read More
Why Every Cop Should Study Judo Part 1
Up until 30 years ago, JUDO was the martial art.... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
Real Life Self-Defense Starts From...
"Nicky Bats" was an "old school" kinda guy. He was... Read More
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown... Read More
Martial Arts and The Bible
As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have... Read More
Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is... Read More
Learning the Modern Dynamics of Judo
You may have the erroneous idea that force is not... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be... Read More
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told... Read More
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to... Read More
Samurai Armor Part 1
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in... Read More
I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!
Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head... Read More
A Few Things Everyone Should Know to Keep Themselves Safe
The following are a few thoughts about how to decrease... Read More
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The most common place to buy martial arts or self... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men... Read More
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an... Read More
Applying Law of Gravity to Judo
In judo it is important to throw your opponent by... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
Regular or De-escalated
We always stress that NOTHING occurs in a vacuum. There... Read More
Martial Arts Sparring and Training Protective Equipment
The benefits of Martial Arts has always appealed its practitioners.... Read More
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people... Read More
How To Defend Against A Knife - Dont Use The Stuff Taught In The Dojo!
Defences against Knife attacks, Firstly if at all possible get... Read More
COMBATIVES? ...... Don?t Tell Me. I Know What That Is! (Part 1)
"Combatives" from the root word COMBAT ? "to fight in... Read More
Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses"... Read More
Martial Arts Strength Training
According to various sources on the internet, a 1996 article... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without... Read More
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan,... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
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