Month: February 2024

I’m a reader, and, as part of my dedication to Martial Arts, I like to hear what other people are saying and doing. I like hearing new bits of history and different takes on the philosophy and methods of teaching and training. In the Martial Arts world, we are fortunate [Read More]

In theory, it may seem simple to listen to someone. In practice, it requires one to be humble and quiet in any internal dialogue, to be present in the moment, and to listen genuinely. Although it may be harder for some than others, it is essential to listen with kindness [Read More]

Early days The early days of Mixed Martial Arts were a grappler’s playground. Wrestlers and BJJ wizards dominated the scene, leaving traditional martial arts, with their emphasis on striking, seemingly stranded on the fringes. But the martial arts landscape is an ever-shifting terrain, and tides have turned. More than just [Read More]

From Non-Traditional Karate To Traditional Karate To Business Karate   Corporate Career vs Personal Development I was sitting at my desk at the Main Branch of the Commercial Bank where I was recently promoted to an Assistant to the Commercial Lenders, trying to make sense of the pile of papers [Read More]

Understanding the Differences between Bokator & MuayBoran   Exploring Bokator’s Legacy: Bokator, a treasured Cambodian martial art, carries a rich history fraught with adversity. Nearly wiped out during the Khmer Rouge era, it found resurgence under the tutelage of Grand Master San Kim Saen. Today, his school in Phnom Penh [Read More]

When I was walking out of the Dojo after my Sandan testing my head was full. I had already gotten my results and I was successful, but I had the same feelings that any sincerely dedicated Karate devotee would have: Where could I have done better? Did I scrape through [Read More]

I normally write almost exclusively about the business side of the martial arts industry and do so in order to stay out of the many controversies that make up the various styles and “ways” of the genre. I did write about my own personal martial arts evolution, which was not [Read More]