Think about things that have surprised you. Surprise happens when something is unexpected.  There are big surprises, like when your cat pounces on you in the middle of the night (you moved!). Or when a giant tree limb falls to the ground for no...

Welcome to Danzan Ryu Origin Stories. In movies, television, books, especially comic books, we often get to learn the character's backstory to find out why they are the way they are - like how a superhero got their superpower. Knowing their "origin...

The Japanese sword is a marvel of centuries old craftsmanship.  In its time, the composition and quality of the sword were second to none.  Despite the age of these truly historical pieces, to this day the sword is still capable of holding a razor...

Welcome to Danzan Ryu Origin Stories. In movies, television, books, especially comic books, we often get to learn the character's backstory to find out why they are the way they are - like how a superhero got their superpower. Knowing their "origin...

The Basic Submission Arts Strangulation techniques are an integral part of judo and jujitsu training. The objective of shime waza (constriction technique) is to effect a comatose state upon one’s opponent. Technically it is to apply gentle pressure...

The phrase “What’s in a name?” gets bandied about, usually in regard with ancestry or history, if you will.  Does the surname Smith indicate that somewhere in your family tree there was a blacksmith – undoubtedly toiling under a spreading chestnut...

Virtual Brown Belt Weekend is coming up! September 19th and 20th! Distance is no longer a barrier, so please join us for this special weekend training opportunity! You brown and black belters will not want to miss the level of instruction we have...

As I boarded the flight to Convention in early March, I could easily sense that the environment around me in the airport was quite different than usual. I am used to flying, traveling weekly or so for work, so I had grown accustomed to the sounds,...