Embracing Mistakes in Martial Arts: Lessons from Kappa, Kendo, and Aikido
Kappa are curious beasts of Japanese mythology. With the body of a human and the shell and beak of a turtle, they live..
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Black Belt Team
- Mar 14
Unveiling the Mysteries: 10 Fascinating Trivia about Martial Arts
Martial arts, a blend of skill, discipline, and philosophy, offer far more than just self-defense techniques. Across centuries, they've...
Black Belt Team
- Dec 19, 2023
Can Traditional Martial Arts like Aikido Still Grow in the Age of MMA? Part 2/2
by Antonio Terrone Last week we published part one. Part two offers final suggestions for keeping traditional martial arts alive. There...
Black Belt Team
- Dec 12, 2023
Can Traditional Martial Arts like Aikido Grow in the Age of MMA? PART 1 of 2
by Antonio Terrone There has been much clamor in the aikido world about a recent study suggesting that practice of the traditional...
Mark Jacobs
- Nov 8, 2022
Aikido Pioneer Thamby Rajah Dies at 96
Malaysian martial arts pioneer Thamby Rajah died on Sunday at the age of 96. Credited as being the first Malaysian to earn black belts in...
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