The Art of Bowing
Bowing in the Japanese culture is a very complex endeavor. As an American, I am certainly no expert. However, I believe traditional martial arts shoul...
Category: Methodology
Discover the methodology behind techniques, styles and training systems.
Why You May Be Making a Fist All Wrong
One of the first thing a new student should learn is how to make a proper fist. Without making a proper fist, punching something or someone will hurt ...
Stances Part 2: Adjusting the Back Stance
The back stance, kokutsu dachi, should be the same width and depth as the front stance. It provides stability, flow and a power base for upper body te...
Benefits of Paying Attention to Details in the Martial Arts
In his book A Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi in the Ground Book, states, “Know the smallest thing and the biggest things, the shallowest thing...
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