Ikigai | Blogging The Martial Way

Getting Started with Yoga (Tips for Martial Artists)

The more I study martial arts, the more intrigued I am by Yoga. For awhile I was turned off by the sheer trendiness of it. It seemed like another vapid attempt by Westerners to find quick-fix solutions via Eastern philosophies. I wasn’t wrong…a ...

Now Available – The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts (Book)

It’s my pleasure to announce the launch of “The Limitless Spirit of the Martial Arts”, by Marilyn Fierro Sensei. I was able to assist in the development and publication of the book, and it is always a great moment to see a project come ...

Wherever the Path Leads – Now Available!

Interested in learning about the Vietnam conflict and the early days of karate in the USA and Okinawa from someone who was there? I thought you might be! I’m happy to announce the launch of “Wherever the Path Leads: One Marine’s Pur