The Silva Solution (Book Review)

March 10, 2019 Justin Lee Ford 1

Title: The Silva Solution-Building Black Belts from the Inside Out Author: Greg Silva Publisher: Sheridan Books Publish Date: 2008 Format: Paperback Pages: 104 The “Pre-Reading Review” Most teachers don’t make a lot of money. They do, however, make something much more valuable: a difference.   Yeah, yeah. I know. That [Read More]

Assisted Stretching

Assisted Stretching Before Martial Arts Practice

March 8, 2019 Anna Gruszczynska 3

Don’t Skip The Stretching Stretching is important for training in any sport. We all know the importance of it. As martial artists, we usually stretch before class. Stretching alone increases flexibility and range of motion. When possible, stretching with a partner – using his/her body weight – is an advanced [Read More]

Chuck Numley

Chuck Numley Reports: NUNCHUCKA-POCALYPSE In The Bronx!

March 7, 2019 Scott Bolon 0

The Nunchucka-pocalypse Is Nigh! Welcome back Martial Journal readers! We have some unsettling news reports coming in from all over New York in the last few weeks. Apparently, in the aftermath of a federal court ruling the ban on nunchucks in New York unconstitutional, nunchuck-fueled carnage has ensued. These reports [Read More]

Kingdom

“Kingdom” Review: Medieval Korea and Zombies!

March 3, 2019 Scott Bolon 0

Netflix’s Kingdom Brings Swords and Sandals (and Zombies) Into Your Home [Authors Note: This review will be spoiler free!!!] How to watch: Netflix # of episodes: Season 1: 6[Season 2: 8(rumored), greenlit, pre-production] Language: Korean (subtitles available) Director: Seong-hun Kim Writer: Kim Eun Hee Rating: TV-MA Release date: January 25, 2019 (USA) [Read More]

From The Desk To The Dojang

From The Desk To The Dojang: Book Review

March 1, 2019 Jaredd Wilson 3

In the interests of full disclosure, I received this book for review purposes The author of this book is also a contributor at Martial Journal Title: From the Desk to the Dojang; A 50-year-old’s Taekwondo Journey Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; Author: David Ianetta Publish Date: 2018 Format: Paperback Pages: 154 [Read More]