The Owaza Ju Pon is an interesting two man practice kata coming from the Tomiki lineage of aikido. According to Yoji Kondo Sensei the kata ...

I have been fascinated by the intricate working of the universe. I have been digesting as many physics documentaries as I can get my hands ...

crucible (ˈkruːsɪb ə l) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide] — n 1. a vessel in which substances are heated to high temperatures 2. the h...

Throwing people should be easy. Humans have continually surprised me with their ability to move in crazy and unpredictable ways. No, there...

In the world of competitive aikido we find shomen ate being used often. I recognize that opinions vary about sport, and technique in the wo...

When I was in Oklahoma City, Lowry Sensei took me to the art museum where the Chihuly glass collection is on display. There was a lov...

Every time I shoot a little film I get a variety of responses stating some factoid about what a technique must have. In my shomen ate serie...