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The Karate Kid Crane Kick – No Can Defense?

Published on 2012-02-05 23:27:07

It's hard to overstate the impact of "The Karate Kid" on the western martial arts landscape. Between Bruce Lee and Mr. Miyagi, very few figures have more strongly shaped popular conceptions of what martial arts look like. Of all the memorable scenes in "The Karate Kid", the crane kick stands out as one of the ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

Interview: Loren Christensen, Author / Reality Combat Expert

Published on 2012-01-30 15:32:44

I'm very pleased to present this interview with Loren Christensen. Loren has developed a strong reputation in the realms of martial arts authorship and modern self defense/combat. When it comes to putting martial theories to the test, Loren is a model example for how to do intelligently and effectively.  For anyone who likes to augment ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

T-shirt Giveaway Results from Ooshirts

Published on 2012-01-27 14:21:20

Thanks to everyone who helped make this giveaway a success! We reached our goal and have crested the 10,000 mark on Facebook. The value and contributions of facebook members continue to be an important part of ikigaiway.com. As you might recall, I decided to work with a private company called Ooshirts for this giveaway. Ooshirts.com ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]