Articles and Essays

These articles were written by USMAF Instructors and others on a variety of topics of interest to martial artists of all systems and styles. You are free to make copies and distribute to your students. We do request that you do not remove the copyright information at the bottom of each article. For information on how to submit your own articles, click here!

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• Essence of a Samurai
• What is Chi and Where does it Come From? - By David T. Bish, Shichidan
• Women's Self Defense: A General Overview - by Sensei David T. Bish
• Back to Basics: Examining the Lunge Punch - by Sensei Robert Carver  
• Back to Basics II: Is Kata Really Important? - by Sensei Robert Carver  
• Training in Kodokan Judo - by Shihan Bruce R. Bethers  
• What is Karate-Do? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Underlying Principles of Karate - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• The Art of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Nage No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Katame No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Kime No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Koshiki No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Goshin Jutsu of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Gokyo No Waza of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Shimmeisho No Waza of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• History of Ju-Jitsu, Part I - by Sensei Dennis Helm
• History of Ju-Jitsu, Part II - by Sensei Dennis Helm
• History of Ju-Jitsu, Part III - by Sensei Laszlo Able
• The Martial Art of Yudo - by Amaury Murgado
• Hapkido's Theory of Circular Self-Defense - by Scott Shaw, PhD
• Practical Self-Defense (Goshin Jitsu) - by Sensei J. Curtis
• 24 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abduction - Contributed by Lake Wilderness Karate
• Defense Against the Wrist Grab - by Sensei John Herr
• Kempo Jitsu - Pre 1900 Martial Art System - by Tony Sims
• Leadership and the Martial Arts - Sensei Robert Carver
• Ju-Jitsu Movement Strategy - by Shihan Bruce R. Bethers
• DelvaSafe Safety Tips - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Six Step Process to Learning Shihan-Ryu Budo -  Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• First Degree - Expert of Novice? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Martial Arts and Physical Fitness - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• What is Self Defense? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Student/Instructor Relationship - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
• Traditions of the Bushi - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute

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