Kiba-dachi: Stability Under Constraint
Kiba-dachi: Stability Under Constraint is a long-form exploration of the horse stance as a training condition rather than a fighting…
From the Dojo
Author: Jeffrey Weese
Jeffrey Weese, a black belt in Chito-Ryu Karate and Canadian Jiu-Jitsu, hails from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Balancing family life with his martial arts journey, Jeffrey began training under Sensei Bob and Sensei Bev Leonard at Trent Valley Karate and Jiu Jitsu, as well as Shihan Robert Walther, head instructor of the Snow Tiger Martial Arts Association. With a diverse background in culinary arts, restaurant management, payroll accounting, and information management, Jeffrey shares his knowledge through his personal blog, "Journals of a Madman." As an author and editor at Fighting Spirit Martial Arts, he aims to create an educational platform for martial arts enthusiasts and practitioners, providing accurate and reliable information to foster meaningful discussions and skill enhancement in the martial arts community.
Zanshin: What Remains After the Technique
An accessible, grounded exploration of zanshin (“remaining mind”) for beginning to intermediate Chitō-ryū Karate and Canadian/Japanese Jiu-Jitsu students, explaining what…
Arrival After Impact: Why Techniques Must Finish
In karate, a technique is not complete with contact but upon proper arrival. Beginners often confuse the two, leading to…
The Force You Mock: On Ki, Chi, and the Power of What You Can’t Hold
You may not believe in Ki—but try throwing a punch without it. This post explores how “nothing” fuels movement, intention,…
Embodying Gi: The Samurai’s Path to Righteousness and Its Echoes in Today’s World
In this second part of our series on Bushido, we delve into the virtue of Gi, or righteousness. We explore…
Exploring Bushido: The Timeless Way of the Samurai and Its Modern Relevance
Explore the ancient and timeless principles of Bushido, the traditional samurai code of ethics, in our comprehensive blog series. Delve…
🎃 Halloween & Samurai 🎃
Dive into the intriguing parallels and distinctions between Halloween and traditional Japanese martial arts. Explore the roots of both, the…
Dancing with Funakoshi: Delving into the Taikyoku Kata Series & My Sandan Sojourn
Dive deep into the world of karate, exploring its rich history, philosophy, and core techniques. This comprehensive article unravels the…
Unravelling the Mystique: The Kata Ni-Dan Journey
Dive into the intriguing world of Kata Ni-Dan, a kata with an elusive history within the Chito-Ryu tradition. This blog…
Embarking on the Path of Bushido: A Primer to The Way of the Warrior
Delve into the ancient Japanese code of Bushido, exploring its evolution from a martial code to a way of life…