Throughout history, humans have searched for ways to bring healing and balance to their body, mind and spirit. Many of the Holistic Health practices seen today are derived from ancient healing arts. C …

When you think of a Samurai Warrior, you in-vision a Japanese warrior, dressed in armour, carrying a sword and wearing a top knot. I think most people who have studied the martial arts in any detail h …

Nunchuku and the lawOne of the most common things people think of when thinking about the martial arts is the ‘Nunchuku’, or ‘Nunchuks’ as some call them. I think everyone who has ever watched a Bruc …

The Hardness of Kyokushinkai KarateThere have been different styles of Karate that have gained a very large following. Each known for their different skill sets, emphasizing different techniques, some …

The Relationship of the Martial Arts and Reiki HealingLong before anyone became a ‘Reiki Master’ or a ‘Martial Arts Master’, Reiki and the Martial Arts have been intertwined. When studying the history …

Throughout the eras, millions of martial artists have practiced their arts on this Earth. While the numbers are many, a comparatively small number can claim to be the top of the top. From Jiu Jit …

The most common definition for the word ‘Dojo’ is a place where martial artists come and practice their art. Specifically, it is a room dedicated where the classes are usually held. As with most thing …

                                         The sword has a mystique about it. For centuries, …

Reflexology is a holistic healing modality which works on primarily on the feet. It dates back 2000-5000yrs and has its roots based in China, India and Egypt where it was used as a diagnostic aid …

The Karate Dojo for so many people is a place of sanctuary. It’s a place where you can let the events going on in and around your life behind and just train. Filled with stories, the Karate dojo is a …

Shotokan Karate Do was founded by Gichin Funakoski. Funakoshi was originally a student of two other styles of Karate, Shorei-ryu and Shorin-ryu. He studied both of these styles for a number of years …

Dealing with Stress- the Martial Arts Way by Tracy Warrener There is a silent enemy that creeps into our lives and can cause havoc in our physical, mental and emotional health. It …