When I look at the current state of Taekwondo in Portugal, what I feel is not just sadness. It is
Understanding Shapes (Poomsae)
A few years ago I wrote this article for a foreign martial arts magazine. This is my understanding of how
The symbiosis between effectiveness and adaptability.
Who has never come across comments from bench masters on social media regarding videos of techniques performed in training? Comments
Longer posts about Matsumura Sokon
Longer post on Matsumura Sokontriggered by his beautiful calligraphy about modesty and calm: “A truly modest person will always have
From the Diary of a Ninja (60): Peter King and the Lesson of Touch (25
Perhaps one of the principles I understood best when I began practicing ninjutsu is that “fingers are like antennas with
The way you look at your opponent
Observation is one of the most underestimated skills in martial arts. Beginners often believe that progress depends primarily on physical
I am learning to behave naturally again (seminar in Bacău)
Going back to Bacău always feels unique. This was my third seminar in the city, and every visit has given
Povestia unui Tengu Mysterios sau Introducing in Shin In Budo 神韻武導 – Bujinkan theme
Even though I have been going to Japan in winter for more than 8 years (taking advantage of the lack
Mini appeal for martial arts
I confess that initially I didn’t understand the motto Raiden Dojo. It made me think a little… Well, do we
The bokken hissed!! The new one!
Every martial artist eventually develops a special relationship with their tools of practice. A weapon is not simply an object