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.

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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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Can Xtreme Martial Arts Make You a Better Martial Artist? (Part 2 of 2)

In this February 2005 article, Mike Chaturantabut reveals how Xtreme Martial Arts can make your best techniques look even better! (Part 2 of 2)

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Georges St. Pierre and the Psychology of Victory

In this April 2008 article, Dr. Randy Borum discusses the winning mind-set in his Psyched column, using UFC fighter Georges St. Pierre as an example.

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