Know the Times – To Tread Down the Sword

September 29, 2025 Kris Wilder 0

The Know the Times – To Tread Down the Sword Know the Times Whether you’re sparring or in a negotiation, understanding the strategy that opposes you gives you the edge. Most martial artists train hard. They condition their bodies and work techniques. Many martial artists still enter combat reactively, not [Read More]

Martial artist stands on podium in first place

Mindset mastery in martial arts

September 24, 2025 Angela Belassie 0

When athletes of equal physical ability and skill compete, mindset will determine which one has the edge. Research has shown a positive mindset can positively influence an athlete’s performance – and many champions have cited it as the deciding factor in their wins. And just like physical strength, it is [Read More]

The Book of Fire – Crossing the Ford

September 10, 2025 Kris Wilder 0

Crossing the Ford Musashi speaks to the idea that every person has a crossroads in life, if not more than one. Sometimes it is welcomed, other times it is refused. It is possibly unearned as well. Unearned Forbidden Knowledge A Blues music legend, Robert Johnson, disappeared for several days. No [Read More]

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Mixed Martial Art

September 5, 2025 Mark Warner 0

  Introduction In today’s combat sports world, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become one of the fastest-growing athletic disciplines. With organizations like the UFC showcasing fighters who combine striking, grappling, submissions, and conditioning, the term “mixed” reflects the blending of multiple martial traditions into a single fighting system. However, centuries [Read More]