November 3: Samurai Spirit at Meiji Jingu
The Samurai Spirit at Meiji Jingu on November 3 is when kobudo or classical Japanese martial arts schools demonstrate their skills.
Failing 8th Dan: Japan’s Cruel and Elusive Test
Failing 8th Dan: Japan’s cruel and elusive test is the most notorious and toughest one in martial arts with pass rates below 1%
Horseback Archery is Making a Comeback!
Horseback Archery is Making a Comeback, is taken from a New York Times story title this week. Yes, the NYT is raving about yabusame…
Budo is Dead the Podcast
The popular social media podcast Budo is Dead launched its latest episode this week featuring yours truly … me! I am surprised as well.
Kyudo: Spirit of the Way | Tikotin Museum Exhibition
Kyudo: Spirit of the Way at the Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art was held earlier this year, where we contributed images and video of Kyudo
The Aikido Uchideshi Part 2
The Aikido Uchideshi was Jim Dawes, a live-in apprentice bonded to his teacher, Ando Tsuneo sensei. Meet Jim Dawes 7th dan, today.
Budo is Dead Martial Arts Podcast
Today in my conversation on the Budo is Dead Martial Arts Podcast, I joined an illustrious group of martial art experts
My Childhood Memory of St. Thomas Boxing Club
My Childhood Memory of St. Thomas Boxing Club in my my hometown of Sheffield, from the new Hollywood movie, Giant, starring Pierce Brosnan as the famous boxing trainer Brendan Ingle.
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?
