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
Who Created Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)?
I have read a number of books, articles, and novels, and have watched movies and television series that touched on the origins of Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing), and the question, "Who Created Tai Chi Chuan?" made me concern very much!Although knowing the origins or the source of Tai... Read More
Martial Arts Strength Training
According to various sources on the internet, a 1996 article in Iron Man Magazine revealed Bruce Lee's workout. In addition to his cardio and karate workouts, Lee lifted weights three times a week and performed the following routine: clean and presses 2 x 8 squats 2 x 12 barbell pullovers... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We made a decision a long time ago of purposely staying away from things like this.Obviously, it's a no-brainer, money maker and it's not that I don't want to make money; but our purpose was to give you real training on... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without the need to think or performed a near flawless kata, did it feel difficult? Or did you get the sense it happened by itself? The 'zone' is a place where athletes describe this sort of experience. Studies suggest its a... Read More
British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar
For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown no interest whatsoever in the true history of British Aikido, to be fair to the BAB, they have shown a great deal of interest and support for the false history of British Aikido for which they have now publicly apologised,... Read More
How to Relax During a Fight
I received a returned video from a well meaning, but severely misguided, former customer. This is a rarity since over the past 2 plus years and hundreds upon hundreds of videos shipped; I can only count 3 returns. One was unopened, one included a note that the recipient thought the... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work through the book "Cold Steel".It is important to remember that first and foremost this book outlines a BASIC course of close-combat instruction. The elements covered in this system include bayonet, knife, stick and unarmed combat. Styers developed this "system" for... Read More
Choosing a Self Defense / Martial Arts School: A Parents Guide
"Daddy, I want to take Karate!""Mommy, Jimmy on the bus hit me again today"There are many reasons why parents want to sign their children up for Self Defense or Martial Arts classes. Once you have made the decision, now you are faced with many different options and questions. What style?... Read More
Does It Hurt When I Do This?
Let me tell you something. I don't bruise too easily. You guys know after years of Wrestling, Football, Karate, Jujutsu and Judo- you develop resistance to those types of things. Well at least I That's what I thought? Every time I work out with Carl Cestari, I am left with... Read More
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Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is... Read More
Samurai Swords and The Swordsmiths
Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production... Read More
How to Select Your Martial Arts and Self Defense Equipment
The most common place to buy martial arts or self... Read More
Grown Man Quits After 3 Mat Pulls!
A matt pull is the simple act of lying on... Read More
Women in the Martial Arts
1st Lady Assistant to Sensei Henry Ellis Ellis Schools... Read More
Samurai Sword Facts
The first samurai swords we're actually straight bladed, single edged... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the... Read More
Have No Misconceptions
I just received an Email from a woman who has... Read More
COMBATIVES A Rose by Any Other Name?....Part 2
The advent of World War One (the war to END... Read More
Historical References to W.E. Fairbairn, E.A. Sykes AND Dermot Pat ONeill
FROM THE BOOK: "PIERCING THE REICH" AUTHOR: JOSEPH E. PERSICOThey... Read More
New Book: Positive Aikido
A new book with a practical look at Aikido and... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training... Read More
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively... Read More
Things to Know About Learning Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi Boxing)
For Easterners, particularly Chinese, this MAY not be an issue.... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men... Read More
Safety Awareness & Self Defense: Circle of Safety
Safety Awareness & Self Defense is the responsibility of each... Read More
Fronting
"Fronting": The dodge to get in close to you. The... Read More
Martial Arts
Traditionally, people trained in Martial Arts in order to utilized... Read More
Content, Are We?
I asked a simple question at the last seminar:"How much... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an... Read More
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Its Not a Matter of Who is Right
"People here may belittle sports arts...."Who?Almost EVERY "combatives" man of... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses"... Read More
Interesting Facts on Samurai Sword Manufacture
A samurai's sword is his most sacred and prized possession.... Read More
Martial Arts and The Bible
As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have... Read More
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.1. Never trust your... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
The Fallacy and the Myth
It's always amusing when "know it alls" dismiss certain methods... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and... Read More
Combatives
This is our last installment on "defining" the parameters of... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we've... Read More
Have No Misconceptions
I just received an Email from a woman who has... Read More
Samurai Armor Part 1
The first prototype for Japanese samurai armor came about in... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical... Read More
Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient... Read More
What To Expect When You Least Expect It
The time you will be attacked you will most likely... Read More
Martial Training as a Timeless Portal
Thanks to several centuries of enlightened teachings by extraordinary men... 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
Martial Arts: Mind, Body and Spirit Presented Online
This Martial Arts website uses body, spirit and mind to... 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
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We... Read More
Interesting Facts on Samurai Sword Manufacture
A samurai's sword is his most sacred and prized possession.... Read More
Tai-Chi for the Masses--and Others
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan,... Read More
The Dojo
Just as an aside. For those who would "box" us... Read More
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness.... Read More
The Plight of Industrialized Man
Living in the Pacific Northwest is a challenge for any... Read More
Aikido Philosophy: An Oriental Concept of Energy, Self, and Mind
PrefaceThere are many different ways to understand Aikido philosophy and... Read More
A Great Question!
It's a question that we went back and forth with... Read More
The Shocking Truth About Stun Guns
If you are outside the world of law enforcement, chances... Read More
Martial Arts and The Zone
On the occasions you delivered the perfect strike; blocked without... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought... Read More
The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality
Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and... Read More
Fun Games for Children Training in Martial Arts
Keeping children interested in their Martial Arts training requires an... Read More
Samurai Sword Facts
The first samurai swords we're actually straight bladed, single edged... Read More
5 Steps to Choosing the Right Martial Art for You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently, in... Read More
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.1. Never trust your... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally... Read More
What Can We Learn From What Has Already Been Done?
Pre-WWII Judo was a far different thing than what we... Read More
Do You Take Yours Trained or Untrained?
If you ain't pissing anyone off, you're not doing anything... Read More
Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is... 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
Are You Frustrated Yet?
I was talking to a parent recently and they told... Read More
Basic Drills
We all have a good foundation in the basic blows... Read More
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