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Same Mat, New Martial Art
I’ve mentioned before that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be a good martial art for women to learn. It’s all about using leverage, enabling a smaller person to successfully defend against a larger individual....
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Martial Arts: Sport for Life
There are reasons I’m addicted to martial arts. It’s an awesome workout. I don’t know about you, but I’m awfully busy. I don’t have a lot of time to spend exercising. The movements in karate...
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The Isle Of Courtesy – Okinawa Part 1
Gate of Courtesy at Shuri Castle Last month Scott (my husband) and I along with a few other karate friends had the opportunity to travel to Okinawa, Japan – the birthplace of karate – with Scott’s...
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Experiencing Martial Arts – Okinawa Part 3
Lead by the #1 tour guide, Sensei Advincula, our group set off on a walking tour of Agena, Okinawa. The Agena dojo was where Shimabuku Tatsuo (our style’s founder) trained my teacher’s teacher, Sensei...
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Would You Fight Back?
Erik and I on Tsuken Island (Okinawa) Recently, I had read a post on another blog about self defense, and something a commenter said struck me with surprise. She felt that if attacked, she could never...
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Fight Scene Questions?
Do you have questions about your fight scenes? Or about writing action? Or how to create believable martial arts characters? Maybe you’re wondering what your heroine would do if the villain grabbed her...
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The Difference Between Men And Animals
“Do not forget that karate begins and ends with rei.” This is the first of twenty principles passed down from the father of modern day karate, Gichin Funakoshi. Funakoshi brought his Okinawan martial...
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Writing Fight Scenes
I’m deep in edits right now so thought I’d share a post I wrote 2 years ago on writing fight scenes. Enjoy! I’ll let you know how the revisions go when they’re over. A few weeks ago a writer friend...
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Posturing
When in a confrontation, a cobra makes itself larger by rising up and spreading its hood to intimidate its prey and prepare for a swift attack. A mongoose rises up and makes its fur stand on end to...
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Practice Makes Perfect
Thanks Melinda, for that fabulous introduction! And thank you Rayna, Melinda and Kathy for inviting me to blog along with you on Attacking The Page. I must admit I struggled with what I would post for...
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