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An Example of No Martial Art

Newsletter 988 Martial Arts Changing Over the Last 50 Years When I began martial arts, back in 1967, things were different. At this point you expect me to say something to the effect of… we were more ‘dedicated,’ we were … Continue reading

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Monkey Boxing the Most Original Art Ever!

Newsletter 842 Monkey Boxing Update Excellent! You survived Thanksgiving, now all you have to do is make it through Xmas! Or, Hanakwanmass, as I call it. Remember, the best way to make it through anything, is to work out every … Continue reading

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The One Thing That Makes Me Mad About Martial Artists

‘Just one thing makes you mad about Martial Artists, Al?’ you ask. Yeah, really, just one thing. Do you remember back when you were first starting, and you would encounter the attitude that ‘my school is best/my art is best.’ … Continue reading

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Spirit Shouting as a Martial Arts Weapon

The Secret of the Kiai (Spirit Shout) A work out at sunrise! What a way to go, eh? Perfect weather, perfect environment… perfect work out. Really charges me up. And I trust you had one, too? And, if you didn’t, … Continue reading

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Martial Arts Testing and Belts and Rank and All that Stuff…

The Truth About Martial arts Testing and Fees! I recently came across the most interesting discussion concerning Martial Arts testing for belts. It was interesting because it was well thought out, concerned, and because I disagreed with most of what … Continue reading

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Martial Arts Testing and Belts and Ranks and All that Stuff…

The Truth About Martial arts Testing and Fees! I recently came across the most interesting discussion concerning Martial Arts testing for belts. It was interesting because it was well thought out, concerned, and because I disagreed with most of what … Continue reading

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Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate Hate Each Other!

Ronda Rousey and Miesha Prepare for UFC 18! Actually Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate hating each other is old news. The two rivals have been at each others throats, literally, ever since women’s fighting at the UFC went big time. … Continue reading

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