Another interesting article on Japan and its many amazing cultural aspects – http://www.tofugu.com/japan/washitsu/ Washitsu: A Japanese Room for Guests, Family, or Alone Time One room with a gazillion uses January 17, 2017 • 2443 words written by Joel Neff • Art by Aya Francisco I recently visited a replica of a traditional Japanese house in…

BEST MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION EVER!! Give it a watch 😀

Every time I read and see more of this wonderful city, I can’t wait to go back! – http://www.star2.com/travel/asia-oceania/2017/01/08/readers-share-time-stands-still-in-kyoto/ Thousands of torii gates behind Fushimi Inari shrine. Photos: Tan Hock Chuan Time stands still in Kyoto January 8, 2017 Asia & Oceania, Travel By tan hock chuan Kyoto, the cultural centre of Japan, is the…

Would love to see it in person one day! – https://www.tofugu.com/travel/aburaya-nara/ Aburaya – The Original Edo Period Inn in Haibara, Nara Exactly as it was over 300 years ago September 7, 2015 • 584 words written by Mami Suzuki • Art by Mami Suzuki Aburaya is the name of this old fashioned hatago 旅籠はたご which…

An update on Gordie Gong and his road to recovery. – http://www.thespec.com/news-story/7037971-hamilton-martial-arts-master-taking-it-one-step-at-a-time-after-strokes/ We are so happy to hear that he is doing better! Hamilton martial arts master taking it one step at a time after strokes Barry Gray,The Hamilton Spectator A few months ago, Gordie Gong was in intensive care. The martial arts instructor is…

An interesting article, give it a read! http://www.tofugu.com/japan/state-shinto/ State Shinto: A Religion Interrupted How the Japanese Government took over the country’s native religion December 13, 2016 • 3063 words written by Eryk • Art by Aya Francisco Walk around Japan and you’ll run into one in minutes: the vermillion arches that signify entrance into the…

YES! So pumped! – http://comicbook.com/starwars/2016/12/14/donnie-yen-designed-a-new-martial-arts-style-for-star-wars Donnie Yen Designed A New Martial Arts Style for Star Wars Lucas Siegel – 12/14/2016  Press junkets can be very long, difficult days, so it’s no doubt a treat for an actor to have an adorable little girl like Miriam the Star Wars superfan sitting there ready for a chat. The…

A great article on the history of Kung-Fu with its Ties to India. http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/india-s-inks-to-the-mecca-of-kung-fu-shaolin-temple-then-and-now/story-suZQvy1lTbRcKAnCNLTH7L.html Inside Shaolin Temple: 1,500 yrs on, India still connects with Mecca of Kung Fu Sutirtho Patranobis, Hindustan Times, Dengfeng, China Updated: Nov 22, 2016 07:56 IST Harsh Verma, 24, is the first Indian to be part of the elite Shaolin performing…

Worth a nostalgic read! I didn’t notice there was so much randomness in the video back when I was a kid, but I am glad I practiced this and watched the show, as it made me join Karate and become the Martial Artist that I am today! 🙂 http://comicsalliance.com/ranger-station-interlude-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-karate-club/ Ranger Station Interlude: Mighty Morphin Power…

The other side of last week’s lesson, learn Japanese Hiragana. http://www.tofugu.com/japanese/learn-hiragana/ Learn Hiragana: The Ultimate Guide Memorize hiragana in hours or days, not weeks or months. June 30, 2014 • 7318 words written by Koichi • Art by Aya Francisco To learn hiragana is to create a foundation for the rest of your Japanese. By…