Having spent the better part of the last twenty years focusing my training on reality, what would really work outside a take-away on a Saturday night, what would really work in a traffic jam if the driver in front gets out of his car and tries to drag me from [Read More]
So, you do martial arts? Whenever you tell someone that you do martial arts, I’ll near guarantee that what pops into their head is an image of rows of people in white gi punching in unison to the commands of an instructor in the front of the room. Although that [Read More]
Martial artists are, generally, great people. In fact, I’ve long maintained that martial artists are a better group of people than non-martial artists. I’ve done a fair bit of traveling, and I suppose I may be biased, but I have found martial artists to be more sensitive, compassionate, and caring [Read More]
There are unusual weapons from around the world. This is a monthly column on Martial Journal in which we analyze and describe these weapons. Come back every month for a new installment. The Uchine Origin: Japan, Late 14th to Early 15th Century History The uchine was first described in manuals [Read More]
Just Needed Some Food – A Short Story Stepping off the bicycle, Rachael unlocked the chain she kept wrapped around the top tube. She walked the bike the few remaining steps to the bike rack and looped the chain through the metal bars. The combination was set to the code [Read More]
The Wrong Alley Short Story “Dammit.” Gerald looked down at his shoe. He felt the squish and even heard it, just a bit. He was sure he’d stepped in dog crap. Frustrated, he looked around for a stick or a random piece of plastic. Hell, even a beer can would [Read More]
In Krav Maga, we train to make the best of a bad situation. We use hard times to grow and improve and learn new skills that will benefit us. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. Gyms have been forced to close and I have been without a classroom to [Read More]
Is Martial Arts Sexist? In episode Whistlekick Episode 515, Jeremy asked the question “Is Martial Arts Inherently Sexist?” As I listened, my thoughts raced excitedly. I love a good debate, and nothing makes me happier than considering a weighty issue. I’m a lawyer by profession, and I immediately put the [Read More]
Title: Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo Author: Jigoro Kano; Compiled by Naoki Murata; Translated by Nancy H. Ross Publisher: Kodansha International Publication Date: May 6 2013; First edition 2005 Format: Hardcover Pages: 160, 5.5 in x 7.7 in Cover Price: $19.95 ISBN: 978-1568364971 Content Professor Jigoro [Read More]
Positivity In a Pandemic There is no better time than today to use martial arts to make a difference in this Covid-19 defined world. People face a slowed economy, orders to wear masks, or stay clear of strangers, friends, and loved ones. In these trying times, martial arts provide refuge [Read More]
Karate and its identity in the world of sports is something it has struggled with ever since the thought first occurred in Japan. Many practitioners feel that this segue into sports has caused the de-evolution of the art, stripping away the roots of self-protection that are the glory of karate. [Read More]
As martial artists, we spend a lot of time pursuing increased speed, strength, and highlighting ideal technique selection. These pursuits are time well spent, certainly. The other end of the spectrum, that of the slow and contemplative, is often left solely as the domain of the novice. This is truly [Read More]
Adults in Martial Arts My article is about my Martial Arts journey which has lead me to receive many comments with different points of views and perspectives from people with all different backgrounds. We think we know best, but sometimes it’s good to take a step back and rethink [Read More]
Title: Ninja Fighting Techniques Author: Stephen K. Hayes Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Publish Date: 03/24/2020 Format: Hardback, Jacketed Pages: 160 Cover Price: $16.99 Content The subtitle under Stephen K. Hayes’ latest book Ninja Fighting Techniques couldn’t have summed up the entirety of its contents in words more precise: “A [Read More]
How to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime, $3.99 on iTunes, $1.99 on Google Play Starring: Gordon Liu, Lieh Lo, Wilson Tong, John Cheung, Norman Chu Director: Lau Kar Leung Writers: Kuang Ni Run Time: 115 Minutes Rating: R Release Date: February 2, 1978 (Hong Kong) Style: Kung Fu, Hung Gar, Hong Kong, Martial Arts More information on this film [Read More]
How to watch: Available with Netflix membership Starring: Iko Uwais, Lewis Tan, Katheryn Winnick, Byron Mann, Juju Chan, Li Jun Li, Lawrence Kao, Celia Au, Tommy Flanagan, Mark Dacascos. Director: Toa Fraser, Stephen Fung, Michael Nankin, Roel Reine, Katheryn Winnick. Writers: Jessica Chou, Tony Krantz, Yalun Tu, John Wirth, Cameron Litvack, David Simkins, [Read More]
Title: Fight like the Wind: Apache Knife Author: Robert Redfeather with Stace Pitts Published Date: 2019 Publisher: Lulu Books Format: Softcover Pages: 245 Cover Price: $25.00 I first encountered this author in an interview HERE on Martial Journal. I was intrigued by the idea of an extant combat system from [Read More]
“Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick” ~ Bruce Lee Martial Arts movies have done wonders for inspiring people of all backgrounds to take to the dojo, don uniforms and learn martial arts in hopes of being close to the [Read More]
I recently had the opportunity to ask Dr. Bohdi Sanders some questions by email. He was kind enough to write back – and generously. This is not a short interview, but I am so pleased that he took the time. We have not edited any of the document that he [Read More]
This review will be spoiler-free. How to Watch: Rent from Amazon from $3.99(US) Starring: Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong Director: Ronny Yu Writers: Chris Chow, Richard Epcar (dubbed version) Rating: PG-13 Release Date: 09/22/2006 Runtime: 1 hour 44 minutes Style: Action, Drama, Chinese, Kung Fu, Wuxia More information can be found on the [Read More]
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