Uncovering Diverse Career Pathways for Martial Arts Enthusiasts by Michael Martin

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Martial arts, with their deep roots in ancient combat training, have undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into diverse and multifaceted practices that extend beyond the battlefield into modern sports, recreational activities, and a variety of professional careers. From their origins in ancient cultures such as China, Japan, Korea, and Greece, where martial arts were developed … Continue reading Uncovering Diverse Career Pathways for Martial Arts Enthusiasts by Michael Martin

Interview with Chinese and American Historical Fencer Dai Andrews: Diving into Historical Swordsmanship, Part II

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Dai Andrews has always been interested in the sword, beginning with classical fencing as a teenager. After getting himself into Kung Fu, he found himself studying Chinese swordsmanship, eventually finding his current teacher Scott Rodell. Such background prepared him for entering the Historical European Martial Arts community, taking one fight book and learning from it. … Continue reading Interview with Chinese and American Historical Fencer Dai Andrews: Diving into Historical Swordsmanship, Part II

Interview with Chinese and American Historical Fencer Dai Andrews: Diving into Historical Swordsmanship, Part I

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Dai Andrews has always been interested in the sword, beginning with classical fencing as a teenager. After getting himself into Kung Fu, he found himself studying Chinese swordsmanship, eventually finding his current teacher Scott Rodell. Such background prepared him for entering the Historical European Martial Arts community, taking one fight book and learning from it. … Continue reading Interview with Chinese and American Historical Fencer Dai Andrews: Diving into Historical Swordsmanship, Part I

Implementing Competition-Like Exercises in Aikido Training

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In a recent editorial, we discussed some of the possibilities that can develop after rote kata and renshu training – more specifically, scenario training. Scenario training, in short, is an expanded approach that works to help aikidoka apply what they have learned in kata and renshu training: the basic movements, techniques, and principles of aikido. … Continue reading Implementing Competition-Like Exercises in Aikido Training

Reflecting on To Become a Living Art

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Siegel, Charlie. To Become a Living Art: The Life Story of Roy Shingen Goldberg Sensei. 2023. There is not much material on Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu, here in the united states. Outside of the instructional books and videos, there are not many history-based or instructor-focused works. Besides Stanley Pranin’s book with conversations with prominent Daito-ryu teachers from … Continue reading Reflecting on To Become a Living Art

Interview with Vice Chairman Robert Robert: Adaptability in Jukido Jujutsu and Kokondo Karate

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Since beginning his training in Jukido Jujutsu and Kokondo Karate in 1984, Robert Robert has dedicated himself to the relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring the teachings of Paul Arel continue to thrive while adapting them to meet the evolving needs of today's martial artists. Throughout this conversation, he offers insights into the unique philosophy behind … Continue reading Interview with Vice Chairman Robert Robert: Adaptability in Jukido Jujutsu and Kokondo Karate

Scenario Training: The Hidden Secret Weapon by Antonio and Michael Aloia

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As we train for longer periods of time in Aikido, different questions begin to arise through the rigor of regular and consistent practice. While we train at the dojo in a controlled environment by martial arts standards, a question may arise in those hours of perfecting the techniques: how would we, as nage, find ourselves … Continue reading Scenario Training: The Hidden Secret Weapon by Antonio and Michael Aloia

Interview with Crossing Fight School Instructor Stephen Dougherty: Modern Historical Fencing and its Future

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Stephen Dougherty stepped into Crossing Fight School in late August 2016 almost by accident and never really looked back. Since inheriting leadership and instructorship, Dougherty began to institute more approaches to the practice. Today, Dougherty took some time to discuss these approaches, how he came to instructing, and what he wants to see in the … Continue reading Interview with Crossing Fight School Instructor Stephen Dougherty: Modern Historical Fencing and its Future

Interview with Longtime Jukido Jujutsu Student Jenelle Codianne: The Fighting Spirit in Martial Arts Training

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In joining her family member on their research of local martial art schools, Jenelle Codianne stepped into Florida Jukido Academy and has not looked back once. Intrigued by the self-defense and the endless journey a martial art offers, Codianne fell in love with the art and began enjoying the challenging training sessions led by George … Continue reading Interview with Longtime Jukido Jujutsu Student Jenelle Codianne: The Fighting Spirit in Martial Arts Training

Inside Wei Son Do: The Cutting-Edge Martial Art Taking the World by Storm! by Jessie King

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John Morgart Jr. is a rising name in the martial arts world – a Tang Soo Do master turned innovator who created his own fighting style known as Wei Son Do. Hailing from western Pennsylvania, Morgart’s path in martial arts has been marked by early dedication, competitive success, and a drive to blend tradition with … Continue reading Inside Wei Son Do: The Cutting-Edge Martial Art Taking the World by Storm! by Jessie King