Jon Michael Davis- “July 16, 2004 6:40pm”
The author discovers the healing benefits of meditation, diet and attitude.

Chris Marquez- “Applications of San-Jitsu Hornet Knife Techniques” (continued)
More applications of San-Jitsu’s Hornet Knife are illustrated.

Guy Larke- “Th e Lethal Dance of Michelle Manu!”
Michelle Manu discusses her training and career in the ancient Hawaiian art of Lua.

Steven Ronai- “International Adoption and Tae Kwon Do: Changing Children’s Lives”
Adopted children from Korea, China, and Vietnam learn martial arts and important life lessons at a special summer camp.

Fernan Vargas- “Pro-Systems Combatives”
Joseph Truncale talks about his life and the Pro-Systems Combatives System

Hall of Fame 2016
Recognition for Pioneer, Competitor, Instructor, Leader and Master of the Year

Greg Brundage- “Welcome to the Silk Road and A day with Vitalii Oleinichenko, President ITF Kyrgyzstan”
The author spends a day with the president of ITF Kyrgyzstan.

“Small Interviews with Future Black Belts”
Budding martial artists tell what Tae Kwon Do means to them

Lanny and Wendy Kuhse- “Quilt”
The authors tell the story behind the quilt celebrating Grandmaster Jung’s life and legacy.

The founder of Criptaedo discusses statistics on crimes against people with disabilities.

“Conversations with Master Dr. Ron Shane
on the Art and Practice of DO”
Dr. Shane discusses General Choi’s moral culture.

david j. moore- “Paul Mormando’s Double Fist”
A film that was 20 years in the making showcases
the skills of an experienced martial artist.

Sue O’Connor- “Yoga For Martial Artists:Warm-up”
Warming up correctly is important for martial artists.

Stacey Skoning- “Balance: Key to Training
for Martial Artists over 40”
Balance is the key to successful training and to a reduction in
the risk of injury, especially for the older martial artist.

Robert Cooley- “What is it to be Successful in Life,
Martial Arts? Is it the length of time?”
The author pays tribute to the life of this inspirational Australian athlete.

Chuck Vaughn- “Special Dragons”
A class for special needs students is a great success.

David No- “Has Tae Kwon Do Lost its ‘Way’?”
Recent departures from the original teachings and practices of TKD have
negatively impacted its efficacy as a martial art and tool for self-defense.

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I.B.Tumaru- “Leo Fong, Master of Wei Kuen Do”
An early interest in boxing and training in several martial arts led Leo Fong to develop Wei Kuen Do, the Way of Integration.

Steven Ronai- “Bruce Lee and the tournaments of Jhoon Rhee”
Bruce Lee’s friendship with Jhoon Rhee led him to help in promoting Tae Kwon Do.

Guy Larke- “The Caribbean’s Next Hot Industry … Tang Soo Do? Master Jose Torres Thinks So!”
Master Jose Torres discusses his current success and the future of Tang Soo Do in the Caribbean.

Brenda Sell- “A Tae Kwon Do Love Affair”
Th e love of Edward B. Sell and Brenda Sell for each other and Tae Kwon Do exemplifies the family values of the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association.

Kathrin J. Sumpter- “Making the Art Your Own”
Chief Master Clay Worley discusses the creation and legitimization of Dekimasu Shotokan Karate-Do.

Greg Brundage- “2015-Silk Road-Tae Kwon Do Quest”
The author interviews Master Han, Chairman of the Board of Federation of Taekwon-Do ITF Uzbekistan and Senior
Vice-President of Asia Taekwon-Do ITF Federation.

Antony Cummins- “Who Were the Samurai?”
A world-renowned expert explains the truth behind
the misconceptions about the samurai

Stacey Bendickson- “My Tae Kwon Do Journey with my Family”
Master Bendickson tells the story of her family’s involvement in
Tae Kwon Do and their contributions to the community.

Jarrod Taylor- “Festival to Commemorate the Passing of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim, Founder of Hapkido”
Thirty years after the passing of the founder of Hapkido,
Kim Yun Sang and members of the Hapkido world
family continue to follow his dying wishes.

Ian Cyrus- “The Foundation of Sin MooHapkido’s Basic Eight Skills” (Part Two)
The author illustrates the remaining five basic skills of Sin Moo Hapkido

“Dr. He-Young Kimm and the Regional Directors of the World Han Mu Do Association” (Part One)
Grandmaster Dr. He-Young Kimm introduces the regional directors of the World Han Mu Do Association.

Paul Brailer- Criptaedo (Third in series)”What Would You Do?”
There are steps we can take to decrease our chances of becoming the victim or statistic of a crime.

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Kim Pyung-Soo’s martial art system is a traditional yet contemporary system that uses scientific knowledge of natural human body movement.

Mark Hawley- “Family Self-Defense School—The 100-Man Kumite”
An Arizona school utilitizes this very demanding event as a requirement for advancing to black belt.

Kayla Fisher- “Grandmaster Michael Couhie: 9th Dan, White Belt Always”
Trained by first-generation Korean masters and rising through the ranks in competition, Michael Couhie establishes a school in New Hampshire.

Vickie Hornback- “Mixing it up in the Dojang”
Conceived by two young black belts, a Black Belt Youth Group has been very successful.

Guy Larke- “Karate Cop Receives the Highest Honor Possible”
After a long career in martial arts and law enforecement, Jim Saffold is awarded a 10th dan.

Susan Whitfield- “Martial Arts for Young Children”
Blending martial arts curriculums and concepts with fun activities can transform young lives.

Matt Numrich- “The Seven Deadly Sins of Street Fighting and How YOU can avoid them!”
These “cardinal sins” are the problems people run into when training for real-life violent altercations.

Dom Franco- “Don Ferguson: Contributing to Others in Thailand”
A successful competitor and martial arts film star finds rewards in helping children from Bangkok’s dangerous slums.

Korea Tourism Organization- “Cherry Blossom Festival”
Jinhae Gunhangjae Festival cherry blossom festival

Porter Dodge- “Jim Arvanitis’ Formula for Devastating Strikes: Mechanics and Training for Combat Effciency”

Jim Arvanitis combines a thorough understanding of human kinetics with sound training methods for real-world effectiveness.

Brian Myers- “The Battle Against Bullying Requires Training: Choose your Weapons Wisely” (Third in a Series)
It important to select resources wisely in your effort to build stronger, safer schools.

Carl Van Roon- “Master Paul McPhail: Pioneer and Visionary”
 is New Zealand legend’s lifetime of dedication to martial arts instruction and his technical expertise have led him to develop an innovative coaching system.

Maurice Elmalem- “Martial Arts Kid Movie and Me”
This author’s involvement in producing the movie stems from his life experiences.

Nathan Chlumsky- “Keep Your Kicks Below The Belt”
High, flashy kicks may look good, but they are not as practical as low kicks.

Ian A. Cyrus- “The Foundation of Sin Moo Hapkido’s Basic Eight Skills” (Part One)
 e “Basic Eight” skills are the foundation of the entire Sin Moo Hapkido system.

Susan O’Connor-”Meditation for Martial Arts”
Visualization can be used to improve athletic performance in martial arts.

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William F. Randolph, Jr.- “The Lost Art of the Ax Kick”(Part One)
An instructor mentors two exceptional students in use of this challenging and versatile technique.

Frank Hatsis- “Rope Dart Then and Now”
This flexible weapon with ancient Chinese roots is gaining popularity.

Greg Brundage- “Silk Road Tae Kwon Do Quest IV”
The author spends time with Umida and Furkat in Bukhara.

Joel Kupfersmid- “Two Simple Self-Defense Techniques for Beginning Martial Artists”
These two self-defense techniques are designed to inflict pain and injury with average use of force.

Vickie Hornback- “The Traveling Black Belt”
While traveling, John Hornback experiences rewarding exchanges at a variety of martial art schools.

Sherry Cataldo- “My Journey to 3rd Dan In Hapkido”
Training in Hapkido leads the author on a journey of selfdiscovery, understanding and, ultimately, acceptance.

James Theros- “10 Ways to Improve Your Basics”
The author discusses ways to improve these most important fundamentals.

“Alex Gillis and A Killing Art”
Alex Gillis discusses researching his book, the new edition and trends in martial arts.

Matt Smith- “The Potentially Fatal Punch”
Martial artists must train for a punch that might contain an edged weapon.

Brian Myers- “30 Ways Kids Can Stop Bullying”
Here are 30 things children can do to  ght back against bullying in their schools and classrooms, helping themselves, their friends and classmates.

Sue O’Connor- “Cross Training with Yoga to Enhance Your Martial Arts Practice”
Cross training with Yoga can cultivate strength, flexibility, and focused attention.

Jarrod Taylor-”Introduction to the Curriculum of Choi Yong Sul Dojunim, Founder of Hapkido”
This article describes the Hapkido Hapkiyusul curriculum, as taught by Takeda to Choi and then by Choi to Kim, 3rd Doju.

“Community Outreach: The Chosun Taekwondo Academy Leadership Team”
The Chosun Taekwondo Academy Leadership Team serves the local community through charitable fundraising, outreach and community action.

Matteo Urella- “The Journey of A Martial Artist Is Never Complete”
Matt Bessette has experienced tremendous success in MMA and has his sights set on a contract with the UFC.

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Alex Gillis- “Daredevil Stuntman Dares to be Different”
The stuntman for this Netflix series is known for acrobatic stunts that showcase the precision and control, learned from years of Karate and Tae Kwon Do.

Joy Worley- “One Woman’s Dream Became Reality”
An early interest in martial arts leads to a many
accomplishments and a desire to give back.

Robert Barnes- “The Real Miyagi”
A recently released documentary showcases the life of the man behind the character in the well-known film.

Master Guy Edward Larke- “A Promise Fulfilled: Martial World Game Sees Life in America’s Dojangs”
A martial artist from a rough background creates games that bring people together.

David Higgs- “Writing Taekwondo History”
The mutual love of a master and student for the martial arts and history forms the basis for a collaboration on various writing projects.

Susan O’Connor- “Yoga for Kids”
There are measurable physiological and psychological benefits to teaching Yoga to children.

Angela Tortora- “Discovering Myself through Tae Kwon Do”
An accidental beginning leads to self-discovery and a love of competition.

Leo Fong- “The Origin of Wei Kuen Do Stick Boxing”
Wei Kuen Do is an integrated martial art that focuses on
versatile and spontaneous expression of technique.

Jeff Jeds- “JEDOKAN-Way of the Versatile Warrior”
The JEDOKAN system is a family-oriented system geared toward versatility and self-actualization.

Aiko Jeds- “The Gifts of Martial Arts Training”
Training in martial arts contribute to an understanding
of self-discipline, diligence and perseverance.

Renegine Alejo- “Growing As a Martial Artist”
JEDOKAN provides a sense of belonging and direction
in life along with the ability to overcome trials.

Lyn Bee- “Possibilities Ahead”
Training in JEDOKAN provides the impetus for a career in nursing.

Lady Lallaine Reed- “Reed’s Active Martial Arts & Wellness Club LLC”
This couple, with their eclectic backgrounds and skills, help people realize the bene ts of wellness.

Paul Pinckard- “A Fascinating Journey”
Studying the martial arts saves a life and leads to an
involvement in martial arts action films.

David Deich- “Sifu Shane Lear-Founder of Gen Yuan Kempo”
Gen Yuan Kempo combines a variety of martial and healing studies into a seamless blend of martial arts and healing.

William F. Randolph, Jr- “The Lost Art of the Ax Kick” (Part Two)
The remaining drills for this challenging and
versatile technique are illustrated.

Michael Rowe- “Becoming a Black Belt Communicator”
An understanding of verbal and nonverbal communication
can potentially deter a physical altercation.

“Master Shin Chul Kang’s Namchang Dojang”
The Namchang Dojang derives its extraordinary success
from its philosophy and training methods.

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Guy Larke – “NAFMA National’s 10th Anniversary”
The North American Federation of Martial Arts has strived to provide an amazing martial arts experience for the whole family.

Edward Sell – “The Legacy Continues”
Breaking personal records, ethnic barriers, and “first” titles came naturally to Senior Grandmaster Edward B. Sell.

david j moore – “Cha Ki Do”
Cha ki Do is a synthesis of many arts and a forever evolving style of martial art.

Kathrin Sumpter – “A Legend in His Own Time”
Grandmaster Anthony Kleeman discusses the life of Supreme Grand Master Cacoy, founder of the Doce Pares system.

Dale Miller – “Choi Kwang Do: How to Master 80% of the Hand Techniques with Four Body Movements!
the elegant, simple and e ective Choi Kwang Do hand techniques are easy to learn and master.

Tae Kwon Do History
A letter about Gen. Choi’s after death wishes.

Greg Brundage – “2015 Silk Road Tae Kwon Do Quest (Part III-Tashkent, Uzbekistan)”
The author continues his Silk Road tour in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Fernan Vargas – “Way Of The Raven Blade Combatives: Guardian One”
The author presents the Frst of seven training sets from the Way of the Raven Combatives System

Marcel Fabian – “Discover Muay Thai”
Discover Muay Thai Club Malaysia is a special program that teaches Malaysian youths from underprivileged families to improve their lives via the study of martial art.

Sue O’Connor – “Yoga for Back Pain”
Yoga that requires balance in form and practice can provide relief and, more importantly, help prevent injury and future pain.

Ben Evans – “Special Needs Tae Kwon Do”
The author introduces Special Needs TaekwonDo and encourages others to get involved.

Guy Larke – “The Ambassador for Chinese Arts in the Korean Martial Arts World”
The author interviews Sifu Samuel Kwok, one of the foremost experts in Wing Chun Kung Fu.

“Dr. He-Young Kimm and the Regional Directors of the World Han Mu Do Association” Part 2
Grandmaster Dr. He-Young Kimm introduces the regional directors of the World Han Mu Do Association.

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