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Exclusive with Fay Goodman, Nanadan Renshi
A Life behind the blade

by Paul Swainson
I believe Iaido offers a path of enlightenment, which can compliment our lifestyle and indeed any other martial arts we choose to study. We are learning to develop our mind, body and spirit. It can enhance our lives in all areas such as work, home and social activity. Read more...

Tales from Iwama- Iwama Monogatari
10 years under Saito Sensei

by David Alexander
David Alexander Sensei had the rare, invaluable experience of training in Iwama in the 1970s. Not only did he get to spend 10 years training under Saito Sensei, but he got to spend those particular 10 years training with Saito Sensei while Saito Sensei was in his prime. Read more...

Shodan Grading
The be all and end all?

by Sensei Shane Riley
People tend to put too much emphasis on the 'Black Belt' It is a level of achievement yes! And it is the benchmark of the martial arts. But your practice should be to gain perfection (which we never achieve) not a coloured belt be it black or yellow or what
Ever colour you so choose. Read more...




Developmental Training in the Four Main Systems Of Kung Fu by Marilyn Cooper


Student Interview with Ashley Scholefield by Paul Swainson


Aboriginal Martial Arts


Go With the Flow- Feng Shui Test your Property by Howard Choy


The Art and Spirit of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Push Hands by Marilyn Cooper