Martial Arts Association Press Releases

Did you know meditation is a key aspect of budo? In many dojos, it's common to see students begin and end practice with mokuso (黙想)—a brief meditation to quiet the mind.

When you practice kata, do you think about improvising? When is it appropriate to improvise in kata training? Sometimes things just don't go as you planned it.

Have you been studying budo for years? Do you still work on implementing the basics? Studying the Japanese martial arts is both a physical and mental endeavor.

Is judo a sport or budo? What's the difference between the two? The late Mr.

Have you ever heard of wado ryu karate-do? How does its history influence modern karate? Modern karate-do has its beginnings so far in the past that its earliest history is lost.

What is jujutsu? What are common misconceptions about this martial art? To understand the origins of jujutsu it is necessary to grasp its roots in Nippon, the island nation of Japan. While many Westerners have heard of jujutsu, it is often misunderstood.

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