Tag: Paul Bowman

A Layman’s Observation: Who Really has Authority in the Martial Arts?

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Part of this editorial was inspired by a chapter from my 2020 book, Aikido Comes to America, and my 2024 book, Takahiko Ishikawa, bringing two related ideas together and pairing them with a third. Authority is something people look for, whether it is to wield it or to seek those who are in similar positions. … Continue reading A Layman’s Observation: Who Really has Authority in the Martial Arts?

Martial Arts Tourism: A Small Aspect with Big Effects

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Originally written for an International Economic course during my graduate career, the following is a study that explores the relatively unknown field of Martial Arts Tourism. Pinning down exactly what martial arts tourism does for a city, region, or country is more difficult than it may seem, as it flies under the radar of the … Continue reading Martial Arts Tourism: A Small Aspect with Big Effects