John Barr`s fascination with martial arts began 40 years ago with a birthday gift. ”When I was 10 years old my mother gave me a choice of birthday presents and one choice was a membership to the YMCA, ...
Luqman Hakeem is probably not the first person to find his life’s work in a department store. But how many people discover a martial art at Macy’s? “It was the first time I saw an aikido move,” said ...
Learning how to kick butt in the world of Japanese martial arts, or budo, has its price. Bruised bottoms and foot soles throbbing with tatami-mat burns are standard badges of honor. But persevere, and ...