Monthly Archives: July 2018

Onna-bugeisha was a female warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility. These women engaged in battle, alongside their male companions . The Onna-bugeisha were members of the samurai class in feudal Japan and were trained in the use of weapons to … Continue reading →

I was talking to a Martial Arts friend on the weekend and we were speaking about members of dojo’s and their  training.  As our conversation progressed the word “Ronin” was used,  I thought what an interesting word to describe students … Continue reading →

The Front Kick, the Japanese call it Mae-Gari. There are several variations of the front kick and all can be completed using either the lead leg or rear leg depending on the purpose of the kick when it’s being executed. … Continue reading →

  Samurai – The word is almost mystical,  elite forces that fought in many of Japan’s provinces during and after the 10th Century.  Where did they come from?  How did they live?  How did they become such masters of war? … Continue reading →

I’m a HUGE BELIEVER that kids today do not get enough activity, at home or at school. I hear many parents mentioning about their kids sitting in front of the T.V, game controller in hand, headset… and this becomes their … Continue reading →

The moment you feel “I can’t do that” or “that’s too violent” or “that’s mean” to defend yourself from an attack… You’ve already lost. Bad guys, a bully or street thug doesn’t care about your or the law.  They want what … Continue reading →