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Ikigai | Blogging the Martial Way

Ikigai - exploring traditional karate and martial arts. A karate and martial arts blog that explores theory, philosophy, technique, and more.
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8.0
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10 user reviews 9.4


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Holiday Updates

Nov 24, 2009
With the holidays coming up, there are a couple of things going on around the site that I’d like to keep you up on. This is just a quick little interlude between regular articles. Contest As a reminder, there is currently a contest going on. The fine...

Tegumi – Okinawan Grappling and Wrestling

Nov 21, 2009
Don’t believe me? It’s true I tell you! The Okinawans had both grappling and wrestling. They called it tegumi, and if you do karate you do it too (whether you know it or not). Imagine for a second a culture that, for as long as anyone can...

How is Your Kata Reading Going?

Nov 17, 2009
Over the weekend I had a chance to study with Bill Hayes Sensei, a senior student of Eizo Shimabukuro. Whenever I get an opportunity to train with Mr. Hayes I am amazed at just how much I have yet to learn. This weekend he shared a little anecdote...

Community Prize Giveaway II

Nov 12, 2009
Hey everyone, it’s an early Christmas here at IkigaiWay. I’m pleased to bring you the second installment of my Community Prize Giveaway series! One of the things that makes the internets so great is the massive amount of interaction possible. People...

A Black Belt in Commitment

Nov 10, 2009
Just this past weekend Branden Strickland, a friend and fellow karateka, tied the big knot. Branden and Laura had an outdoor service that went off with great success. The weather cooperated unusually well, the scenery was excellent, and even their...


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Pat A.
9.4
excellent
  I'm not a martial arts expert, but even I can understand and enjoy the contents here. I really enjoy the special interviews.
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Posted 3/9/09 2:03 AM


Ryan O.
9.2
excellent
  Very enjoyable. Good content, consistent, and very interactive with the community.
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Posted 3/9/09 2:03 AM


Wolf C.
9.9
excellent
  My favorite martial arts blog without question. Other good ones out there, but this one really sticks to the point.
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Posted 3/9/09 2:03 AM


Chris T.
10.0
superb
  I have some martial arts training in my background, and I've kept track of Ikigai for the past several months and I must say the content is regularly fresh and thought provoking. Too often anymore the martial arts are viewed as mere sport or self defense, but the Ikigai blog maintains the spirit of respect and harmony that real training inspires - a very thoughtful perspective. Two thumbs way up!
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Posted 3/6/09 1:03 AM


Samantha A.
9.5
excellent
  The writer shows good knowledge of the subject and is extremely informative. His writing style is unique and refreshing. Really creative layout, too.
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Posted 3/5/09 1:03 AM


George A.
9.5
excellent
  The material covered in this blog has a unique take on martial arts that is becoming more and more rare. It covers traditional martial arts extremely well and also gives a point of view of martial arts in pop culture. There is something for everyone with an interest in martial arts especially the traditional fighting styles.
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Posted 3/4/09 8:03 PM


Crystal L.
9.0
excellent
  This site is really top notch. I really appreciate the content and the use of pictures and links to keep the blogs entertaining. It not only has great topical content it is educational and interesting, a good combination.
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Posted 3/4/09 8:03 PM


Lauren B.
9.1
excellent
  What sets Ikigai apart from the other martial blogs out there is the variety of topics the writer covers. The author's curiosity runs deep with all things martial arts-related, and the author's approachable tone leaves no one in the dark.
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Posted 3/4/09 8:03 PM


Black Belt ...
9.5
excellent
  It's about time that someone with this level of knowledge started writing about the martial arts! I only wish he updated it daily!
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Posted 1/13/09 11:01 PM


Jney M.
9.2
excellent
  A top martial arts blog that isn't bogged down inside of MMA specifically.
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Posted 11/6/08 12:11 PM