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The Samurai Spirit of Karate
ALar and I are a bit tied up right now working on some BIG NEW PROJECTS! Well, I’m starting a new blog that all the dads out there will love, and he’s going back to school–specifically to learn how to … Continue reading
Posted in Karate, Updates
Tagged karate, martial arts, samurai spirit, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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Poetry in Motion
I generally consider this a family-friendly blog, but please indulge me this PG-13 rated post. (It’s really not that bad!) First, a story. Teaching high school English is my day job, and we recently held an assembly on how to … Continue reading
Five Martial Arts Tips for New Parents
Shhhh . . . Baby’s sleeping, and I have maybe five minutes to write this before he’s hungry again. Parenthood is super fun, but it’s pretty time consuming! If you’re a new parent like me, you’re probably missing out on … Continue reading
Lineage in the Martial Arts (Paternity Leave)
Lineage in the martial arts is a very important and often contested issue. Some believe the authenticity of your chosen art is only valid if you’re training under the Grand Master’s direct descendent. It seems that if your teacher is … Continue reading
Posted in Jiu-jitsu, Karate, Philosophy, Updates
Tagged family, karate, lineage, martial arts, tradition
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How to Get a Big Belly and Why It’s Important
Fit or Fat? Martial artists are often considered some of the most highly skilled and best conditioned athletes in the world. Many maintain peak fitness and regularly undergo grueling training sessions. All attempt to practice and healthy lifestyles. Then there’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Instruction, Karate, MMA
Tagged Chuck Liddell, Fat Albert, fitness, George St-Pierre, karate, martial arts, Roy Nelson, Tony Karate, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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In Defense of Kata Part 2
This post is a continuation of the kata commentary I wrote a few weeks ago. I hope we continue the good discussion on Reddit, Facebook, and on this blog. Read on and let us know some of your thoughts about … Continue reading
String Break!
Ok, ok. The title would have been a bit more apropos back in March or April. Whatever. Here’s a video of me practicing a tricky board break I saw Walter Mattson complete at a demo many years ago. He dangled … Continue reading
In Defense of Kata
Here’s a simple fact: some people like practicing katas (forms), and some people don’t. You can delve into this debate just about anywhere martial arts are discussed in gyms or on the Internet. MMA and BJJ guys think they’re a … Continue reading
Posted in Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Anderson Silva, bjj, Georges, Jon Jones, Josh Waitzkin, karate, Kata, martial arts, mma, shohei-ryu, St-Pierre, The Art of Learning
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6 Tips On How To Make Martial Arts Safe For All Ages
Hi, Everyone: Here’s a really informative guest post from writer and trainer Krisca Te. She provides us a thorough exploration of how to make martial arts safe for all ages. This post is probably more geared to those with less … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Post, Instruction
Tagged aikido, fujido, hapkido, how to, jiu-jitsu, karate, kung fu, martial arts, ninjutsu, Sanshou, savate, Schools and Instruction, tae kwon do, Taekwondo, tang soo do
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The Benefits of Enrolling Your Children in Martial Arts
I’ve written about this topic a few times myself, and I can personally vouch for the benefits of studying martial arts as a child. As I’m not a dad (yet), here are five very good reasons to enroll your child … Continue reading →