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“People talk about perfect timing, but I think everything is perfect in its moment; you just want to capture that.”— Eddie Huang David Gilmour’s guitar solo in ’79 on Comfortably Numb was more about timing than anything else. It was a heavy song, and he had a story to tell. [Read More]

The Mushin Development Method (MDM) is a revolutionary training protocol that I developed while coaching a variety of non-martial arts movement disciplines. The realization that martial arts instructors often expect practitioners to learn movements and execute them effectively at high speeds, with a poor success rate, led me to create [Read More]

Martial Journal- Interview with Shihan John Araujo Martial Journal: What made you decide to study Aikido over the other arts that are available to train in? JA: Well when I started back in 1979 I was a young kid about 6 years old and I think at that time there [Read More]

Okay, then I would say it is time to get back to one of my foundational arts. The title might be a little over the top, but you Gotta Love the buildup Dekiti Tirsia Saradas Kali is a Filipino martial art that has captivated practitioners worldwide with its blend of [Read More]

A martial artist has paid tribute to his late mother after winning trophies in a competition. Mitch Hopes took part in the World Tang Soo Do Association (WTSDA) Regional Championship, held in Middlesbrough, UK. He was spurred on to make his mother, Wendy, proud after she died three years ago [Read More]

  In the world of entertainment, Katheryn Winnick stands out as a true warrior both on and off-screen. Renowned for her roles in film and television, Winnick’s journey to success is as dynamic and compelling as the characters she portrays. However, what sets her apart is not just her acting [Read More]

In 1991, I began my journey in the world of self-defense training in Tiverton Rhode Island on a sunny day in mid-march. My Dad had taken me to my first and only Tee-ball game to play in. On the way home we passed by a dojo that had a sign [Read More]

(Editors Note, Age should never be a factor in martial arts training. Regardless of when you start your training perseverance is the key.)   A 75-year-old grandmother has earned her black belt in Taekwondo seven years after her grandson asked her to take him to classes – and she decided [Read More]

  I have written about the Talibong, the Gununting, the Karambit, and a few other blades of the Philippines.  This article will introduce a few more of the more influential blades of the islands. The Philippines is a nation known for its rich cultural diversity, beautiful landscapes, and a history [Read More]

Being a Mom in the Martial Arts I give credit to Larry Davis for first sparking my interest in training martial arts. His show ‘n’ tell in fourth grade was his karate picture (he was doing a full center split!). Wow, did I think that was so cool! Of course, [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]

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]

Martial arts schools have long been revered as centers for personal growth, physical fitness, and self-defense. However, in today’s rapidly changing world, these institutions face new challenges and opportunities. One way to navigate this evolving landscape is by embracing intrapreneurship—a concept that empowers individuals within an organization to act like [Read More]

  The world of martial arts is a vast and intricate tapestry, woven together by countless threads of tradition, culture, and discipline. Among the myriad styles and techniques that have emerged over centuries, Praying Mantis Kung Fu stands out as a unique and formidable system with a rich history. We [Read More]

A Frank Discussion with a Karate Dojo still Operating in the Ukraine Dojo training still a priority In one of my recent articles published by Black Belt Magazine, I interviewed the directors of a European based Shotokan Karate association, known as the WJKA, for an article on social media. During [Read More]

Earlier in 2023, I rolled out my first draft of The Six Freedoms of Martial Arts as part of the whistlekick State of the Martial Arts live stream. Over the course of the year, I, and others within whistlekick, have found these freedoms to be core elements to what we [Read More]

The purpose of this article is to delve into the positive mental aspects of martial arts and highlight how martial arts training can contribute to personal growth, mental well-being, and self-improvement. By understanding the mindset cultivated in martial arts, the mental benefits it offers, and the role of mindfulness, resilience, [Read More]

This is the second part of a series on the study of breathing for Martial artists. In the first part – https://www.martialjournal.com/breathing-in-martial-arts/ – I discussed the basics of abdominal breathing and how it is a practice to learn to use the lungs to their maximum capacity which can enhance all [Read More]

Martial Journal as part of the whistlekick family is dedicated to the preservation and expanse of traditional martial arts. What better way to do this than with the written word? We want to make sure that everyone knows that they are invited to author their thoughts and methodologies, and all [Read More]