In many martial arts there is this concept widely practiced but barely explained. I'm talking about KIAI. Most people think is just a yell. But KIAI is more than that. I mean to the general public, people yelling at the dojo looks a little silly and how many times have we lost our voices because we yelled too much during class? For some KIAI, is a yell when executing a … [Read more...] about What does KIAI mean?
Aikido
Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese Martial Art founded by Morihei Ueshiba which pursues mental improvement and inner strength.
BUDŌ: Why training in Martial Arts for self defense is a waste of time
If you have been training in martial arts, whether Japanese or Chinese, strictly for the purpose of self defense you are wasting your time. Yes. I said it. And I know I am going to get a lot of haters for it. But let me explain. Before we start, lets define the word BUDŌ. I find it easier to understand the meaning of these abstract concepts if we understand the meaning of … [Read more...] about BUDŌ: Why training in Martial Arts for self defense is a waste of time