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“How to Learn” – For Martial Artists

  • learn martial arts
  • March 19, 2012
I felt I would sit down today and jot down a few ideas for the new Martial Artist who would like to make the most out of their Martial Arts...
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Swinging sword, silent soul

A renowned Japanese master swordsman and holistic healer, Hideyuki Miyata, lived a life based on the slogan of his dojo: "Swing your sword,...
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Interview with filmmaker Amy Guggenheim on ‘When Night Turns to Day’

  • Amy Guggenheim
  • December 21, 2010
New York-based writer/director/producer Amy Guggenheim is currently hard at work on When Night Turns to Day, a dramatic feature that will be shot...
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Japan U.S. Media Professionals launch networking debut

Dan Stubbs was working in the research department for PBS when hesensed it was time for a change. A then-recent grad of Boston University (class of...
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Worst self defense tips (ever!)

There is a lot of bad advice floating around the internet about self defense. Below are links to ten of the worst self defense moves that can be...
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The lingering spirit: Zanshin, martial arts and everyday life

"After victory, tighten the cords of your helmet." - Tokugawa IeyasuAfter being thrown by the instructor to demonstrate a technique, a...
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A tour through the martial arts world: Kendo

Okay, let’s say you’re not into the kicking, punching, or grappling. Maybe you prefer weaponry. For those of you who would rather use a...
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