Do Rules Make Martial Arts Soft?

Do Rules Make Martial Arts Soft?

The value of a martial art is determined by its validity for self-defense. That is my bias. If I wanted to learn choreographed movements I would do dance and if…

What’s better, Traditional Martial Arts or Mixed Martial Arts?

What’s better, Traditional Martial Arts or Mixed Martial Arts?

A reader recently reminded me of a huge issue that we face today in the martial arts community: for dozens of years American martial artists have viewed martial arts with…

3 Badass Martial Arts You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

3 Badass Martial Arts You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Anybody who is a martial arts nerd like myself will remember when Unified Weapon Master released their high tech armor that fully protects the wearer while also calculating and rating…

Southpaw’s Fight Choreography Review

Southpaw’s Fight Choreography Review

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will know that David Gallick and I went on a man-date to the premiere of Southpaw on Thursday, and David…

Daredevil Fight Choreography: Just Shy of TV Perfection (Part 1)

Daredevil Fight Choreography: Just Shy of TV Perfection (Part 1)

Since its release on April 2nd, the Netflix Original series Daredevil has been turning heads. Many things make this show stand out: the subtle yet powerful use of sound to…