Rank or Certification, Which is More Important?
I was tagged in a TikTok video several months back by a fellow Martial Artist, and friend of mine. He wanted my input, as well as from the other people…
Naihanchi a History
The kata known as Naihanchi is a unique, linear, side-stepping form with most of the techniques done in what is known as horse stance (kiba-dashi). There are three kata in…
The Uke-Tori Relationship
In my style of martial arts there is an important partner-training connection. I refer to this as the Uke-Tori relationship. This is, of course, named for the title of the…
Respect for Other Arts
The world of martial arts is vast, and with that comes just as many different points of view on those arts. There are times when we can become biased against…
To Tap or Not To Tap
To tap or not to tap, that is the question. Storytime… Many moons ago, I was what I liked to call, a bar security professional, a.k.a. a bouncer. One fine…
T.A.P.E.
I have a new acronym for you to use… TAPE I like acronyms better than initialisms because they are sometimes easier to remember. And for those who do not know…