The Martial Artist Archive

24 November

What an Honour

Written by James Ryan

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The latest issue of Black Belt Magazine, featuring an article written by yours truly (page 13), entitled: Master’s Legacy Lives on in Canada. It’s all about the late Hanshi Masaru Shintani, and the Senate Committee which carries his memory 20 years after his passing. It’s been a great honour to write and submit an editorial...

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24 November

Shintani: The Legacy of a Master #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

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Shintani: The Legacy of a Master Written by James Ryan Originally published in Black Belt Magazine under the title: Master’s Legacy Lives on in Canada (December 2018/January 2019 issue) The story of the Shintani Wado Kai Karate Federation (SWKKF) is an interesting one to say the least. Most martial arts organizations seem to fall...

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24 November

Ask the Senseis: What was Your First Meeting with Sensei Shintani like? #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

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Ask the Senseis: What was Your First Meeting with Sensei Shintani like? By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Sensei Neil Prime (St. Catharines, Ontario): “The first time I ever saw Sensei Shintani was when myself, and three of my friends, all went to watch a class prior to joining. I remember...

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27 June

Ask the Senseis: What should New Students look for when choosing an Instructor? #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

Ask the Senseis: What should New Students look for when choosing an Instructor? By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Sensei Neil Prime (St. Catharines): “The best way to find a good instructor is by a recommendation through a friend who’s already in a martial arts club. Barring that opportunity, you should...

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25 February

Ask the Senseis: What’s a Common Mistake that most Karateka make when just starting out? #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

Ask the Senseis: What’s a Common Mistake that most Karateka make when just starting out? By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate Sensei Darren Marshall (Toronto): “Relying on pre-conceived information. For example: ‘Bruce Lee did it this way!’ Or trying to learn too much, too fast. ‘Ok, so I did 12 front...

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22 February

Interview with #SWKKF Senate Member Sensei Brad Cosby

Written by James Ryan

Interview with SWKKF Senate Member Sensei Brad Cosby By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate “Sensei Shintani never looked at karate as ‘that’s all there is, it’s a static art.’ It was always evolving, changing for the better.” – Sensei Brad Cosby (Hachidan) Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with...

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20 February

Profile Interview: Kettlebell Training with Sensei Brodie Hicks #SWKKF

Written by James Ryan

Profile Interview: Kettlebell Training with Sensei Brodie Hicks By: Sensei James Ryan St. Catharines Wado Kai Karate “Kettlebell practice is a way of life. And when there’s a way, there is a certain code to follow. Kettlebell.kode [Instagram account] is my new passion, derived by a certain flow state that I achieve when training....

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