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Martial Journal Spotlight-Sanil Gandhi

May 21, 2018 Scott Bolon 0

Mr. Sanil Gandhi Talks About His Training, What Matters To Him, And Where He Is Going I get to read lots of inspiring stories about martial artists and schools when I put together the weekly Positivity Posts. While all have their merit in one way or another, some stories stand [Read More]

My Bruises Are From-The Board

Martial Journal Spotlight: My Bruises Are From

May 11, 2018 Scott Bolon 0

Nicole Beach talks About Her Journey, and Mission, with My Bruises Are From Authoring the Positivity Post here at Martial Journal has put me in contact with so many wonderful martial artists because I found articles about them. In this case, however, a reader sent me a link to an [Read More]

UND Hisshou Karate

Martial Journal School Spotlight: UND Hisshou Karate

February 4, 2018 Scott Bolon 1

Sensei La Royce Batchelor Details the Journey of Hisshou Karate As many of you know, I write the weekly Positivity Post here on Martial Journal. Putting the Positivity Post together gives me great pleasure as I get to see and read about martial arts practitioners, schools, and organizations all over [Read More]

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Martial Journal Interview with Mr. Chris Carlson

October 2, 2017 Scott Bolon 0

Chris Carlson Talks About the Life of a Competitor I was recently given the opportunity to do the first interview for Martial Journal. I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity. Most noteworthy was the quality of person I had the pleasure of interviewing – Mr. Chris Carlson. Mr. Chris [Read More]

The Art Of Observation

The Art Of Observation

March 7, 2022 Francis Cordon 0

“Be a calm beholder of what is happening around you.” ~Bruce Lee Here’s a hypothetical dialogue between two friends. One that, though hypothetical, represents something that happens to every one of us almost daily at work, at home and throughout the various interactions of our day. A: “Let me show [Read More]

The Art Of Vulnerability

The Art Of Vulnerability

November 26, 2021 Francis Cordon 1

The stigma of invincibility associated with the practice, and worse yet, the teaching of Martial Arts, is a historical remnant that has no place in today’s society and prevents us from being ourselves. The vulnerable full of flaws ourselves that have so much to offer to others when we allow [Read More]

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Flashlight Award – 2022 Never Settle Awards

August 2, 2023 Jeremy Lesniak 0

In November of 2022, Whistlekick launched the first annual Never Settle Awards. We created these awards to be transparent and democratic in their nomination process and the recipient, where the recipients are voted on by their peers. The Flashlight Award is an award to put a “light” on those who [Read More]

Prodigal Sons clip

Prodigal Son-Two Gloves Down

November 30, 2022 Raz Chen 1

I know that TV has very little to do with reality, but sometimes, stupidity hits a new low. One of my students showed me a clip from an old TV show, “Prodigal Son.”  In one episode, one of the villains was an evil Krav Maga instructor, who beat up students [Read More]

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life

August 10, 2020 Raz Chen 2

In Krav Maga, we train to make the best of a bad situation. We use hard times to grow and improve and learn new skills that will benefit us.  Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. Gyms have been forced to close and I have been without a classroom to [Read More]

Ip Man 4: The Finale Movie Review

January 24, 2020 Tristan Glover 2

How to watch: Currently in select theaters. Starring: Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Chris Collins, Meng Lo, Vanness Wu, Kwok-Kwan Chan, Kent Cheng, Yue Wu Director: Wilson Yip, (Action director Yuen Woo-Ping) Writers: Tai-lee Chan, Hiroshi Fukazawa, Lai-Yin Leung, Edmond Wong Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Rating: PG-13 Release Date: December 25, 2019 (USA) Style: Chinese, Kung [Read More]