Exploring martial arts tradition, culture and contemporary practice. Stories, philosophy, training insights and the ideas behind our designs.

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Moving Meditation

Moving Meditation

Martial arts practice as an alternative to traditional meditation.

Moving Meditation

Martial arts practice as an alternative to traditional meditation.

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Irezumi - An Interview with Andreas Coenen

On Japanese tattooing, its masters, and the book that captures it.

Irezumi - An Interview with Andreas Coenen

On Japanese tattooing, its masters, and the book that captures it.

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Craft and Combat

Shokunin Kishitsu & Budō. Craftsmanship meets martial arts philosophy.

Craft and Combat

Shokunin Kishitsu & Budō. Craftsmanship meets martial arts philosophy.

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Built To Last

Exploring the role of traditional patterns in Japanese design.

Built To Last

Exploring the role of traditional patterns in Japanese design.

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Iron Roots

Taking a closer look at traditional strength and conditioning philosophies. This is Karate's hojo undo.

Iron Roots

Taking a closer look at traditional strength and conditioning philosophies. This is Karate's hojo undo.

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The Tao of Jun Fan Lee & Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee's contribution to our perspective on training and life.

The Tao of Jun Fan Lee & Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lee's contribution to our perspective on training and life.