In Japan, many traditions are followed on a day to day basis. Be it, a tradition to purify yourself before entering a shrine or bow in a certain way when meeting a new person, some traditions are designed for everything. Martial arts and tea drinking are one of those ancient traditions. It is practiced with…
As the code of honor that the foundation of all martial arts is based upon, the Budo is a legendary practice. There are limitless forms and types of Budo that are known to the world. Some of these forms and types include world-famous, judo, aikido, and karate. Alongside Iaido, Ninjutsu and the Batto-do. However though…
Athletes, especially those who compete at a semi-professional or professional level are, by nature superstitious creatures. There are many who have rituals regarding clothes, protections, gestures, and actions that they think can be decisive to improve a record or winning combat. Superstition and Sports Superstition and sports are closely linked. Sometimes in the form of…
Martial art is a form of fighting and exercise that you usually see in action movies. It is something that everyone dreams of being a master of. There is something about the rapid succession of punches, kicks, and flips that draws everyone in. But when it comes to learning the practice in real life, it…
Usually, when someone approaches the dojo and asks if they can start practicing despite their age, the sensei automatically repeats that there is no age limit to start learning. It’s not uncommon to hear stories about some practitioners who started on this path after their 40th birthday, for example, and who managed to master the…