My Son’s Story by Sensei Fariborz
In the course of our travels through life it’s a commonly accepted fact that the things that bring us the greatest joy can often bring us the most troublesome worries as well. My son, Aria, was born...
View ArticleHow to be a martial arts master teacher by Tom Callos
1. When you come into the martial arts, study it, whatever aspect that appeals or is available to you, whatever style, with the kind of vigor only a novice can bring to the table. 2. When you’re young...
View ArticleTransformation
“Transformation does not tolerate mediocrity…” I remember the first time my eyes gazed upon this statement. I was in a room with 200 other people at 7:30 in the morning. We breathlessly awaited the...
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By Fariborz Azhakh Driving up the coast of California to San Francisco is an experience rooted in zen. There’s hardly any traffic, the scenery is refreshingly bucolic with a landscape so green it...
View ArticleTHE THRILL OF VICTORY
As an Olympic Gold Medalist, Award-Winning Stuntwoman and Hall of Fame Martial Artist, many people think that I must have ‘something’ that they just don’t have. Yet, the only thing that I have, that...
View ArticleLoyalty – Integrity – Honor … by John Will
by John Will Loyalty – Integrity – Honor … the old-school martial arts ethos is built on these pillars; but what part do they play on the modern-day martial arts landscape? Much martial arts training...
View ArticleGENDER AND DIRECTIVE USE IN TEACHING MARTIAL ARTS
Gender and Directive Use in Teaching Martial Arts Katherine Chaleff University of California, Los Angeles ABSTRACT Although Martial Arts is a sport traditionally associated with masculinity due to its...
View ArticleGracie Bullyproof: Austin’s 1-Week Transformation
Austin McDaniel is a 14-year old boy from Indiana who loves video games and electric guitar. He gets good grades, has loving parents, and is kind to others. On one fateful day in September 2012, he had...
View ArticleI love the martial arts by Tom Callos
I love the martial arts and the practice of the martial arts; I love what it’s done for me, my family, and my many friends. The philosophy of mutual respect, of self-discipline, honor, contribution,...
View Article10 Benefits of Blended Martial Arts by Justin Pennish
1. Blended Martial Arts helps to eliminate complacency in training. By practicing many varieties of martial arts, you do not limit yourself to the bounds of one particular way of practice. 2. Avoid the...
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