Judo was the first martial art I studied formally back in the early 1980s. While my instructor moved away before I could earn a black belt, it provided a great base for the other martial arts I ended up studying. It always amuses me when I hear people state that Judo is a sport only…
Many today want to reinvent the wheel. This is especially true in martial art and self-defense circles. People want to create their own styles, systems, and martial arts. And while there have definitely been advancements and improvements when it comes to training, nutrition, and equipment, there is still much to be gained by studying the…