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Advanced Stick Fighting
In 2005 Hatsumi-sensei released his new book, Advanced Stick Fighting. Almost immediately, this book about the long staff was compared to his earlier book called Stick Fighting (publiched in the early-1970s) about short stick training. Both continue to be considered “must read” in the stick fighting community. “I think it is good to push yourself [...]
Way of the Ninja
The Way of the Ninja was released in 2004 and it was a instant hit. During a phone conversation with the publisher’s representative I was informed the first edition sold out so fast that it was totally unexpected. It had been well publicized, anticipated and received. The Japanese text was placed as an appendix in [...]
NYC Parking is a pain… less!
First off, I’m a native New Yorker! And like me, if you’ve ever driven around New York City looking for a place to park you know the frustration that Joseph and Mary had trying to find a place at the Inn. You drive and drive and nothing. Find a spot, then find out that if [...]