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

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Stains and Fabric - A Gi Care Guide

Your Gi is an investment in your martial arts practice. Here are some tips for proper care to keep it in top condition.

Stains and Fabric - A Gi Care Guide

Your Gi is an investment in your martial arts practice. Here are some tips for proper care to keep it in top condition.

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.