Back in the early times of sword manufacture, the production of super strong high-grade carbon steel wasn’t even a vague dream. But we know, as history has taught us, that sword makers of ancient times still managed to produce superb quality, strong weapons.
So just how was this possible all those hundreds of years ago? How […]
Violence is on the increase all over the world. Whenever a city reaches a population of one million people crime and particularly violent crime explodes. How adept are you at avoiding becoming a victim?
Below are ten topics. For each topic you will find four descriptions. Choose the description that best describes your attitude. If […]
One of the many things that can stop someone with a heartfelt desire to study authentic martial arts under a qualified teacher is…
…the teacher or program is nowhere near where they live.
I can certainly relate to the distance that one must travel to get the training you want. I, for one, have always made […]
Decorating your 21st century interior in a Japanese manner has become very popular. The Japanese artifacts, like the samurai swords, are proof of great taste not only because of their eye catching colors and shapes but because they hold a lot of meaning. They represent moral values like patience, discipline, honor, loyalty and determination. The […]
If you are going to pursue any kind of martial arts — whether it be in the classroom, at a seminar or even in a home study course — then I want to warn you about what I call the “open mind police.”
These are people who teach martial arts and make it a point to […]
