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06/28/2011
If you are studying any form of martial arts, wholesalekarate.com is the website you certainly want to visit. Whichever form of martial arts you may be studying, whether it is Karate, Taekwondo, Ninjutsu, Kung Fu, Muay Thai or Kendo, your search for any kind of equipment or acces ... Read more
06/21/2011
Pollution MinistersOriginally thought to be the last of the Gaiark, the three Pollution Ministers end up on Earth and decide to pollute it to serve as an ideal paradise for them. They based themselves at Hellgaille Palace (, Herugaiyu Kyden?), located on an isolated island in t ... Read more
06/20/2011
Aikido in the UK ~ The BeginningBy Henry EllisIn 1951 at the age of 15 years I was just leaving school. I had already started a career at the age of 14yrs as a Time Trial racing cyclist, eventually becoming a club first team rider. At that time I could never imagine doing anythin ... Read more
06/20/2011
History: Aikido in its present form is a relatively recent innovation within the martial arts tradition. It was developed in Japan in the early 20th century by Morihei Ueshiba (1883 - 1969), who was introduced to the classical martial arts as a boy by his father, Yoroku. He is ... Read more
06/18/2011
We have so far covered the basics of a Japanese sword, getting to know the parts and what type of metal to look for in reference to your use of the weapon. Now we will delve further and take a look at the next step. Where do you find a weapon best suited for you and your needs. I ... Read more
06/18/2011
Iaido is the art of drawing the sword and striking an armed opponent at lightning speed. It is the art of strategy, achieving precision in all aspects of mental and physical ability, including accurate footwork, balanced posture and crititcal timing. Live blades are razor-sharp a ... Read more
06/17/2011
To most people the thought of a ninja conjures up images of a black stealthy figure in the shadows with a sword and throwing stars. This is a very popular portrayal in the media and Hollywood with movies like American Ninja, Ninja, and even Batman. However, there is no written ev ... Read more
06/17/2011
Aikido incorporates a wide range of techniques that use principles of energy and motion to redirect, neutralise and control attackers. Because aikido techniques allow practitioners to move considerably during their execution, as well as for other reasons, some believe aikido is p ... Read more