The State of Traditional Martial Arts
The State of Traditional Martial Arts is a look at the current health and future of Japanese martial arts with a focus on traditional karate. Is our future rosy or bleak?
The State of Traditional Martial Arts is a look at the current health and future of Japanese martial arts with a focus on traditional karate. Is our future rosy or bleak?
Why bother with Aikido or any traditional martial art for that matter? This is the question we want you to consider after reading this article from the Guardian newspaper, which we publish in full here with credits.
In Aikido: Unleashing Peace in Combat, we show how aikido has remained true to the founder, Morihei Ueshiba’s vision for a non-violent way to end confrontation and why this may be misunderstood.
This week marks The Empty Mind first interview, our 20th anniversary which took place in October 2003 with Moriteru Ueshiba, the grandson of O’Sensei, founder of aikido.
By discovering Ikigai through Martial Arts, you add a new dimension beside fighting skills. You embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and personal growth. When life becomes overwhelming, Martial Arts training is a beacon of hope.