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I am noticing a trend of martial artists posting questions or
I am noticing a trend of martial artists posting questions or topics that have no, little or vague connection to Ryu Kyu Arts. It seems these people ...

We are a diverse group. Some of us have high ranks and titles.
We are a diverse group. Some of us have high ranks and titles. Some are low ranks. High ranks should not look down on the beginners nor should those w...

When I was still in Okinawa, Kano Jigoro of the Kodokan visited
When I was still in Okinawa, Kano Jigoro of the Kodokan visited and asked to talk with me, and through a friend we went to a certain restaurant. Mr. ...

Stomp the groin, mangle the fingers, break the arm, destroy the
Stomp the groin, mangle the fingers, break the arm, destroy the knee. These are all things we have heard when in combative and self defense training....

A challenge for folks and hopefully maybe a paradigm shift. I
A challenge for folks and hopefully maybe a paradigm shift. I would like to propose a challenge for teachers here (and students who get together with ...

Perhaps a good, true story is the best way to present this
Perhaps a good, true story is the best way to present this topic. A few years ago the Olympics was held in South Korea. One of the events was the Tae...