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British Aikido Board National Nepotism Seminar

By Patricia ⋅ November 4, 2008

For many years The British Aikido Board (BAB) have shown no interest whatsoever in the true history of British Aikido, to be fair to the BAB, they have shown a great deal of interest and support for the false history of British Aikido for which they have now publicly apologised, the apology by the chairman [...]

The Acronym That Saved My Life

By Patricia ⋅ November 3, 2008

Frequently, I get asked about certifications, systems or methods. We made a decision a long time ago of purposely staying away from things like this.
Obviously, it’s a no-brainer, money maker and it’s not that I don’t want to make money; but our purpose was to give you real training on the real stuff. Certifications and [...]

Martial Arts

By Patricia ⋅ October 31, 2008

Traditionally, people trained in Martial Arts in order to utilized their skills as a form of attack and defense in both armed and unarmed combat. Today, people train in Martial Arts in order to keep fit, as a form of meditation, to learn self-discipline and as a competitive sport.
Although Western culture associates Martial Arts [...]

Makiwara Training

By Patricia ⋅ October 30, 2008

Shigeru Kimura Sensei 9th Dan Tani-Ha Shitoryu Shukokai had a punch that was like getting hit with a cannonball.
Kimura Sensei had won the All Japan Karate Championship two years in a row. His technique was lightening fast, crisp, and decisive. There was a problem however. Tani Sensei, top student of Mabuni Kenwa and founder of [...]

I Know Karate and Kung Fu and Lots of Other Foreign Words!

By Patricia ⋅ October 26, 2008

Martial arts have become incredibly popular in the US. Drive through any little strip shopping center in nearly any city and you’re likely to see a martial arts studio. There are dozens of styles to choose from. Karate, jujitsu, aikido, kung fu, qi gong, taekwondo, tai chi. How did that happen?
I think it’s partly because [...]

Have No Misconceptions

By Patricia ⋅ October 26, 2008

I just received an Email from a woman who has a child (3 year old) and about to have another. Considering my wife is in a similar situation, this question couldn’t be more relevant. This idea can be expanded to those of us getting older, injured or of smaller stature. Keep in mind, a little [...]

Nuts & Bolts of Self Defense

By Patricia ⋅ October 17, 2008

Fundamental “Nuts & Bolts” training for close combat should be directed at dealing with the extremes. That is a life and death struggle for survival, i.e. worst case scenario. Restraint, control, and use of force scenarios and methods are peripheral to this core training. In other words train to deal with these beliefs at the [...]

How to Become A Modern-Day Ninja Master

By Patricia ⋅ October 13, 2008

The ninja were a military order in Japan. Most people have seen them in movies and fictional books.
They are the guys dressed in the black suits that seem to have amazing powers, such as climbing the outside of buildings with no rope, or seeming to disappear instantly.
Behind ninjutsu you will sometimes see reference to ‘hidden [...]

The Rebels Guide to Cultivating Vitality

By Patricia ⋅ October 8, 2008

Many Taoists recluses and Buddhists monks dwelled in mountains and forests to observe, listen, and meditate in order to gather deeper understanding and greater knowledge of nature than is possible when living in the milieu of human society.
Often in search of extraordinary longevity and treasures of life, these extraordinary men (and a few women) moved [...]

Okinawan Karate

By Patricia ⋅ October 8, 2008

So you are thinking of starting to train in okinawan karate. There are a lot of choices as far as okinawan karate schools are concerned. Which school do you choose ? What is the best school or system? If you are a parent, what okinawan karate school is best for your children?
Karate began in Okinawa, [...]

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