MMA is not new
June 1, 2023
Many consider MMA as a revolution in Martial Arts – the concept of studying different things simultaneously. And while MMA as a Sport is...
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There’s no such thing as Women’s Self Defense
June 1, 2023
Yeah – I said it. There’s no such thing as Women’s Self Defense. There is only Self Defense. Why would I make such a statement –...
Why it’s never too late to start Martial Arts
June 1, 2023
Martial Arts is a wonderful and fulfilling activity. But we tend to think its only for two types of people: kids that need discipline, or...
The Progression of Bujinkan Training
June 1, 2023
As we mention in our article Shuhari, there is a Japanese philosophy to studying a craft. However, this philosophy describes the process of...
The Secrets of Koryu Martial Arts
June 1, 2023
Studying Koryu (lit. “Old School”) arts are more about gaining trust of the teacher rather than developing skill per se. Most of what...
Understanding the Righteous Heart
May 29, 2023
A student in class recently asked why I don’t say the entire Tadashi Kokoro no Kaisetsu. The answer was simple: I didn’t know it by...
Passing the Godan
May 29, 2023
Few events are as a mind blowing, mystical, and life changing in Ninjutsu training as when the time comes for a student to pass the Sakki...
5 Ways Martial Arts Fights Depression
May 29, 2023
I can speak from personal experience how Martial Arts can be a powerful tool in the fight against anxiety and depression. Before I began...
The Truth Behind the Second Amendment
May 29, 2023
Here is our two-part discussion on the Second Amendment – as it relates to our rights as Americans and it’s implications for self...
Shu-Ha-Ri: Phases of Training
March 30, 2023
There are considered 3 phases of learning in Japanese Martial Arts. This elegantly describes the processing of learning just about...