How Do Non-Martial Artists Develop Their Perception Of Us? Recently I had the absolute pleasure of recording a two-part podcast episode with Senseis Jeremy Lesniak of Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, and Jaredd Wilson of Martial Thoughts. We talked about comments you often hear from non-martial artists when they find out that you [Read More]
I love talking about martial arts. All aspects of martial arts. I recently got the chance to talk with Jeremy Lesniak from whistlekick Martial Arts Radio and Scott Bolon (frequent author here) to talk about martial arts and how the rest of the world sees us and our weird little [Read More]
Bracket Busting Amounts of Positivity! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are doing good [Read More]
In my (albeit limited) experience, martial arts books can generally be grouped into one of three categories: (i) instructional; (ii) biographical; and (iii) philosophical. Instructional books are those whose main use is to teach the reader techniques of a certain art, and generally, contain a good number of pictures illustrating [Read More]
Put Some Positivity in Your Brackets! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are doing good [Read More]
Spring Forward with Positivity! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are doing good things [Read More]
No Time Like The Present! It would be very hard to argue that today’s globalization and technological advancements have made the world closer and more connected. What does this mean for the martial arts? Three words; communication, community, and information. We can now communicate and make connections with pretty much [Read More]
I Can Feel Positivity Coming In the Air Tonight! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools [Read More]
First of All, The Vision Establishing a large and well-maintained community is a necessity in not just the survival, but also the progress of any field. It is basic human instinct to find some place where they belong. It’s the same in the martial arts community. This is the reason [Read More]
I am sitting at home, watching the halfpipe event in the Winter Olympics. One of the athletes goes down the slope, knowing he has to put on an excellent display in order to get a podium position. He drops into the pipe. He speeds up towards the other end, catapults [Read More]
Have Some Positivity On Your Valentine’s Day! This weekly post highlights positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are [Read More]
It’s All Good With Positivity This semi-regular post will attempt to highlight positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who [Read More]
A short time ago I learned of Heather Harris and her delightful song, Shotokant. It’s entertaining and, yet, hits very close to home for me. Likely, for you, too. I received her permission to share it here. Enjoy! I reached out asked if she had any words we could [Read More]
Those who live for training find it hard when some time life gets in the way of training. Work, family and social commitments can take over and ruin our routine. So how can you keep up your skills even when you are busy?
Sensei La Royce Batchelor Details the Journey of Hisshou Karate As many of you know, I write the weekly Positivity Post here on Martial Journal. Putting the Positivity Post together gives me great pleasure as I get to see and read about martial arts practitioners, schools, and organizations all over [Read More]
Positivity is What Makes the World Go ‘Round! This semi-regular post will attempt to highlight positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists [Read More]
Just Let the Positivity Happen This semi-regular post will attempt to highlight positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who [Read More]
Cross training in the martial arts is a topic of much debate and, unfortunately, conflict (debate and conflict always go hand in hand). With the explosion of MMA over the past two decades, cross training is now very common in some disciplines. This is both a blessing and a curse. [Read More]
Pay the Positivity Forward This semi-regular post will attempt to highlight positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and schools who are [Read More]
The Weather Report Calls For Heavy Positivity This semi-regular post will attempt to highlight positivity in the martial arts from around the world. Unfortunately, it is far too easy to find negative stories on the internet. Positive ones, however, are harder to find. Let’s recognize and celebrate those martial artists and [Read More]
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