REVIEW: Be Like Water Brings "Ghost" of Bruce Lee to Los Angeles Theater

Dan Kwong's play incorporates the JKD master as a character in a clever plot about assimilation and facing fears.

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Law of Self-Defense: The Doctrine of Unclean Hands

In this July 2008 article, Peter Hobart examines some of the legal issues associated with use of force.

Elisa Au: The Modern Training of a Traditional Karate Champion

This June 2006 article by Don Warrener documents the rise and evolution of three-time kumite champion Elisa Au, a student of the Honolulu-based Chuzo Kotaka.

Learn the Secrets of
Muay Thai's Killer Kick!

In this November 2007 article, Daniel C. Docto explains 11 principles of getting the most power from your kickboxing techniques.

Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 2)

In this April 2000 article, the noted self-defense expert discusses how to utilize the natural flinch. (Part 2 of 2)

Tony Blauer Talks With Black Belt About the SPEAR (Part 1)

In this March 2000 article, the noted self-defense expert discusses how to deal with ambushes and other surprise attacks. (Part 1 of 2)

7 Principles of Kickboxing:
A Former World Champion Reveals the Rules of the Ring!

In this April 2006 article, former world champion Louis Neglia reveals the rules of the ring!

Donn F. Draeger: The Life and Times of an American Martial Arts Pioneer

Read the story of this hoplology researcher and author who a pioneering figure in the Japanese martial arts during the mid-1900s. Well-studied in a variety of disciplines, particularly history, anthropology, engineering, sociology, physical education and cultural studies, Draeger nevertheless found his attempts at establishing hoplology as an academic discipline to be an uphill battle.

The Lion of Hwa Rang Do Roars: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Joo Bang Lee (Part 2)

In this October 2000 article, hwa rang do supreme grandmaster Dr. Joo Bang Lee gives readers an exclusive inside look at the history of the Korean martial art. (Part 2 of 3)

The Lion of Hwa Rang Do Roars: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Joo Bang Lee (Part 1)

In this September 2000 article, hwa rang do supreme grandmaster Dr. Joo Bang Lee gives readers an exclusive inside look at the history of the Korean martial art. (Part 1 of 3)

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