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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]]

My Interview on Low Tech Combat

Published on 2012-01-22 17:43:23

Recently I had a chance to chat with Adam over at Low Tech Combat. He asked me some great questions surrounding traditional martial arts and their suitability for self defense training. Check out the interview here. Low Tech Combat is a great site focused on applicable, scientific means of self defense proven through study and ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

The Tricky Path of Martial Arts Parents

Published on 2012-01-16 22:16:34

It's easy to pontificate about the complexities of being a Sensei. After all, they have the ability to shape lives for better or worse. Teaching can be a daunting task once you start taking it seriously. Less discussed is the role parents play in the development of young martial artists. The decision making of parents ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

Bob Anderson, Master Fencer and Lightsaber Extraordinaire, Passes Away at 89

Published on 2012-01-05 22:09:32

Very few martial artists have had more cultural impact than Bob Anderson...especially considering most people have never heard of him. When you reflect on the best sword fighting scenes in cinema history, you might cite some of the following movies: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Mask of Zorro Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

Funakoshi vs Motobu – How Two Fierce Rivals Shared Students

Published on 2011-12-23 10:25:43

If you stay in the martial arts long enough you'll find someone who doesn't like you (I know, I'm a total buzz kill). It's true, though. Martial arts affect people in a very profound, fundamental way. Because of that, divergent viewpoints on martial matters can take drastic turns for the worse...quickly. This isn't a new ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]

IkigaiWay T-Shirt Giveaway (Super Rare!)

Published on 2011-12-12 21:43:53

Hello everyone! Every now and then I like to celebrate a milestone of the website. Happily one such milestone is approaching. The Facebook Fan Page is approaching 10,000 group members! This is great - I didn't suspect it would grow so large and I'm very thankful it has. In order to help get us over ... [[visit http://www.ikigaiway.com for full article]]