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

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The Hidden Power of Breathing

The Hidden Power of Breathing

Discover how breathwork techniques like Hara, Dan Tian, and Pranayama can transform your martial arts performance.

The Hidden Power of Breathing

Discover how breathwork techniques like Hara, Dan Tian, and Pranayama can transform your martial arts performance.

Age Of Arcade

Age Of Arcade

Akihabara, Tokyo 1987 – the birthplace of a legend.

Age Of Arcade

Akihabara, Tokyo 1987 – the birthplace of a legend.

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Behind The Shirt

Hokusai, Samurai Indigo & The Philosophy of Balance.

Behind The Shirt

Hokusai, Samurai Indigo & The Philosophy of Balance.

Stick 'Em Up

Stick 'Em Up

The link between an ancient japanese custom called Senjafuda and contemporary street art.

Stick 'Em Up

The link between an ancient japanese custom called Senjafuda and contemporary street art.

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Combat Couture - The Story of Martial Arts Unif...

A brief history on the origins of the dōgi and other martial attire.

Combat Couture - The Story of Martial Arts Unif...

A brief history on the origins of the dōgi and other martial attire.

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The Mental Dojo

There's more to training than learning new ways to move the body, it's benchpressing for your brain.

The Mental Dojo

There's more to training than learning new ways to move the body, it's benchpressing for your brain.