BobSep 1, 20113 minHow did you come to find out about the Soke and what drove your interest to continue in Kiyojute RyuI actually found the Soke through his writings in martial arts magazines. A younger cousin of mine was selling magazine subscriptions,...
BobMay 12, 20112 minIs mixed martial arts effective against every other martial art form? Can it be used in real life?Let’s consider the first question first: Is MMA effective against every other martial art form? We will approach this one from a sports...
BobJun 16, 20102 minBob, I’ve been looking for an example of a tanbo kata. Do you know where I could find any?Thanks for the question. The tanbo (also called tambo, hanbo, and hambo) is one of the most practical weapons for a martial artist to...
BobJul 29, 20073 minIs your martial art practiced in a traditional way?That, my friend, depends on what you mean by traditional. When martial artists today talk about tradition, they’re referring to the Meiji...