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What Is Kata?
What Is Kata? by Joe Talbot The word kata comes from the Japanese meaning formal exercise. In Japan kata is not just something that is done in the martial arts. Kata has a deeper and spiritual meaning that is done in almost every aspect of life. There is a formal way for a tea ceremony, more…
Martial Arts Meet the Board Room
Prepared by Eric J. Spirtas January 27, 2006 FIRST DAYS “ SEEKING AN EDUCATION” As a studying Martial Artist, striving for Black-Belt status, I clearly recognize that which has been bestowed upon me. I have been exposed to and seized an opportunity to join an elite group. This special community feels like a private club more…
Who Was Ed Parker?
Edmund Kealoha Parker Sr. was born in Hawaii on March 19, 1931, and raised as a devout Mormon. He began his training in the martial arts at a young age in Judo and later boxing. Some time in the 1940′s, Ed Parker was first introduced to Kenpo by Frank Chow. After some time Frank Chow more…
