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…