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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 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 Austin Kendo Doshikai Instructor Jeff Chen: Tetsuo Komizu and Southwest Kendo

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Jeff Chen began training kendo while he was in New York City, taking more of a kumdo approach to the art. He then relocated to Austin, Texas to train under Tetsuo Komizu with the Austin Kendo Doshikai. Since then, Chen has had a plethora of experience getting to know the surrounding kenshi within the Southwest … Continue reading Interview with Austin Kendo Doshikai Instructor Jeff Chen: Tetsuo Komizu and Southwest Kendo

Interview with Longtime Aikidoka Christopher Hein: Looking at Aikido From the Outside In, Part II

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After being told that people who train aikido could use their spiritual ability to stop people from hitting them with sticks, Christopher Hein was intrigued, but could not find a dojo until 1998. He threw himself into the training, becoming uchi deshi at Aikido of Fresno and a black belt. With a history of fighting, … Continue reading Interview with Longtime Aikidoka Christopher Hein: Looking at Aikido From the Outside In, Part II

Interview with Sunday Morning Keiko Founder Rick Hotton: Karate, Aikido, and Body Intelligence, Part III

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Rick Hotton began training Shotokan Karate in the early 1970s, being one of the youngest practitioners to join the dojo. After taking responsibility for the dojo he once trained in, curiosity led him to aikido pioneer Mitsugi Saotome, who, to Hotton, is his best karate teacher. Today, Hotton discusses his karate journey, how Saotome influenced … Continue reading Interview with Sunday Morning Keiko Founder Rick Hotton: Karate, Aikido, and Body Intelligence, Part III

Interview with Sunday Morning Keiko Founder Rick Hotton: Karate, Aikido, and Body Intelligence, Part II

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Rick Hotton began training Shotokan Karate in the early 1970s, being one of the youngest practitioners to join the dojo. After taking responsibility for the dojo he once trained in, curiosity led him to aikido pioneer Mitsugi Saotome, who, to Hotton, is his best karate teacher. Today, Hotton discusses his karate journey, how Saotome influenced … Continue reading Interview with Sunday Morning Keiko Founder Rick Hotton: Karate, Aikido, and Body Intelligence, Part II

Interview with Ninja Historian Antony Cummins: The Ninja, Samurai, and Japanese Swordsmanship

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The ninja struck a chord with many Western admirers and Antony Cummins was no exception. When he got his chance, he enrolled in the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noda, Japan, but some things were not adding up correctly. This skepticism ultimately led him to finding his research team and researching deeply into the historical ninja, … Continue reading Interview with Ninja Historian Antony Cummins: The Ninja, Samurai, and Japanese Swordsmanship

Can a Martial Art Evolve Past Its Origins? By Michael Aloia

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The short answer would seem to be a simple yes. And on many levels, this is entirely true. Once an art form passes from teacher to student, in its most basic application, it has evolved past its origins. Additionally, once that art form begins to move around and relocate, it has evolved past its origins. Obviously … Continue reading Can a Martial Art Evolve Past Its Origins? By Michael Aloia