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Weeding Out the Weeds
Article by: Donald MiskelOh really? One man’s weed is another man’s cuisine. Take the lowly dandelion. Weed? Flower? Pest or foodstuff? Dandelions are used for food in some cultures. Dandelion greens are nourishing and rich in vitamin C. Wine is made of the flowers and textiles can be woven from the strands of the stalks. So taking that [...]
Commonly asked questions about Pressure Points. Chapter 11
Article by: Russell StutelyThey are only the size of a pen nib ~ How can you hit them for real? The point itself is only that size, however the area of activation is about the size of your fist! There are 360+ places on the body to hit as well! Just imagine now 360 fist size dots on [...]
No Holds Barred
Article by: Donald MiskelI just finished watching an excellent documentary about mixed martial arts. Like many lifelong martial arts I’ve watched it grow from its infancy to where it is now and like most of my peers I have mixed feelings about it. It is probably the fastest growing sport in the world today. It is definitely a [...]
The Pinan / Heian Series as a Fighting System: Part Four
Article by: Iain AbernethyWelcome to part four of this series of articles on the Pinan and Heian katas as a fighting system. In the first of this series of articles, we looked at the background of the Pinan / Heian katas and discussed how they are said to represent a complete fighting system that contains techniques for use [...]
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Article by: Donald MiskelBefore I embark on this one sided discussion let me do a disclaimer. I am not trying to send you into communication overload with these articles and messages. Having dedicated well over half a century into the study and teaching at the martial arts two things have occurred that have caused this prolific outpouring. I [...]
Transparency in the Martial Arts
Article by: Donald MiskelRecently something was brought to my attention that concerns me. The claims of several very recognizable martial artists are being put to question. Apparently several have been something less than forthcoming in their history. Actually such oversights, exaggerations and downright dishonesty aren’t that unusual in the martial art world. Several controversial individuals are being questioned and a [...]
Stillness in Combat
Article by: Donald MiskelOkay, many of you are probably looking at me funny at this point. What the heck is he talking about now? Has he finally lost it? Not really, my brothers. You probably think that stillness in combat is a recipe for disaster. It’s according to what one means by stillness. Have you ever seen a [...]
An Event Not To Have Been Missed
Article by: Stephen KaufmanGrandmaster Gary Alexander’s 50th anniversary martial arts tournament, held March 17, 2013, in Somerset, NJ, drew an amazing collection of bona fide “bangers” and masters to the event to show their respect and homage to him. There are rumors that this may have been the last event to be produced by Gary Alexander, but I [...]
Pressure Points ~ Myth or Reality? Chapter 10
Article by: Russell StutelyI have read with some amusement articles reference the use or rather non-use of Pressure Points. Like any “part of the jigsaw” of Martial Arts, they have again been taken out of context by yet more uninformed bystanders. PP’s are the last 5% of any given technique as I keep saying and keep teaching. They [...]
Strength in Unity
Article by: Donald MiskelMy brethren; this is not a religious dissertation though you’ll find some quotes the Bible used to illustrate a point or two. I admonish those of my brothers who are not Christian to bear with me and not turn away from the truth that I’m trying to expound. As much as I would like to [...]
