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So You Think You Train Hard
"Tokio Hirano (1922-1993) 8th Dan The Man Who Revolutionized Judo" By Jim Chen, M.D . and Theodore ChenHirano 7th Dan At Age 42Tokio Hirano (5'5", 75 kg), obtained Godan (5th... Read More
Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the Samurai were the law of the land, a class of citizens above all except... 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... Read More
Martial Arts and The Bible
As a Christian and a martial arts student, I have often wrestled with the idea of self-defense. Does God expect me to defend my family and myself when physically attacked... Read More
Okinawan Karate
So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan karate. There are a lot of choices as far as okinawan karate schools are concerned. Which school do you choose... Read More
A Samurais Power Is In His Little Finger, Not His Samurai Sword
In the 12th Century the Shogunate was formed. The head of this regime was the Shogun, the supreme ruler. Under him where his regional 'daimyo' or 'dukes'. Under each 'daimyo'... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training partner and you stay in the same spot? Next time you are training, see how much you and your partner... Read More
Im Soooo Confused...
I was going to write about the BASICS of "practical unarmed combat". Things like a solid and productive core of strength training, development of real speed and power. Body conditioning... Read More
Is Aikido a Martial Art ?
Sensei Henry Ellis Co-Author of the new book Positive Aikido.- 2005. A direct student from 1957 of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensi 1915 - 1985..PART 1At first sight of... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be directed at dealing with the extremes. That is a life and death struggle for survival, i.e. worst case scenario. Restraint,... Read More
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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,... Read More
Are You Still Standing Toe to Toe?
How many times do you practice techniques with your training partner and you stay in the same spot?... Read More
John Styers
Most people have only been exposed to John Styers work through the book "Cold Steel".It is important to... 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.... Read More
Sensing Intention
One of the 'mystical' aspects of the martial arts has always been the ability to feel another persons... 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... Read More
How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master
The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people have seen them in movies and fictional books.They... 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... 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 learned the art of silent killing, perfected by... Read More
Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense
Fundamental "Nuts & Bolts" training for close combat should be directed at dealing with the extremes. That is... Read More
Break the Bones
"HONE O ORERU" is a Japanese term that translates literally as "BREAK THE BONES". It is an essential... Read More
Bogu Training
About four years ago Carl recommended we start using the Bogu during our kumite (sparring practice). This method... Read More
The Acronym That Saved My Life
Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We made a decision a long time... Read More
Eight Simple Rules for Saving Your Life
Let's put the non-lethal fantasy to rest.1. Never trust your assailant. No matter what they say,... Read More
The Test
"Will this work so that I can use it instinctively in vital combat against an opponent... Read More
By-Rote Combinations
Do not believe that practicing "by rote" 1-2-3,etc. type "responses" to street attacks is a viable... Read More
Generating More Power from Hip Rotation - Lessons from Martial Arts
One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training is the ability to use hip rotation... Read More
Tae Kwon Do As A Means To Stay In Shape
Becoming a martial artist is a fanatastic method of fitness. While there are many martial art... Read More
Have No Misconceptions
I just received an Email from a woman who has a child (3 year old) and... Read More
Strategy as Applied to Warrior-citizens
After years of study, I have come to a small understanding of the way of strategy.... Read More
Samurai - The Honourable & The Treacherous
The Japanese Samurai were warriors. Highly trained, skilled and efficient killers. Indeed, for many years the... Read More
The Economics of Self Defense
The following is a recent email I received; I thought I should respond to the list... Read More
A Beginning History of Old School Jujutsu - Part 1
Over the next couple of day's I will writing an article of the history of Pre-WWII... Read More
Expect the Unexpected Grass Hopper
The Myth perpetuated by Self Defense Oriented Martial ArtsI just received the following Email. I felt... Read More
Fight Simulator Theory for Reality Based Street Defense
This is such a powerful tool that it should leave no question unanswered for you and... Read More
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