The Secrets of Kyusho
Kyusho, often referred to as "kyusho jitsu" in some martial arts disciplines, is an important ...
Comparison of Jiǎo Lì and Shǒubó
Jiao Li (角力) and Shoubo (手搏) are often discussed together in modern scholarship because they ...
Jiǎo Lì (角力)
Definition and General Overview Jiao Li (角力) is one of the earliest documented forms of ...
Shǒubó (手搏)
Definition and General Scope Shoubo (手搏) is usually translated as "hand combat" or "hand-to-hand fighting." ...
Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 2/2
This is the second part of Bullshido versus Karate Tradition. Building on my previous article, ...
Bullshido vs Karate Tradition, Part 1/2
This is the first article in my series exploring the differences between Bullshido and traditional ...
Stances in Karate
Quote from Gichin Funakoshi "Beginners must master low stance and posture; natural body positions are ...
Digging into the Mysterious Bubishi
I have returned to exploring the mysterious Bubishi. It has long fascinated martial artists around ...
The Many Faces of Unsu
Exploring the Different Versions and Lineages Unsu, also spelled Unshu, is a kata found in ...
Ichariba chōdē
Phrase from the Uchināguchi dialect of Okinawa Ichariba chōdē - Once we meet, we are ...
