Matthew Apsokardu

Martial Arts Writer | Okinawa Kenpo Karate Kobudo

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This is pretty textbook! Sometimes basics can be deceptively simple but effective.

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Kimo Wall Sensei (1943-2018) touched the lives of many martial artists and was widely respected worldwide. He has left an extensive legacy of wonderful karate and kobudo, and his... https://t.co/fYDqo82x97

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Nice thoughts from Russell. Strategic application of assertiveness or aggression is a great way to put it. https://t.co/yFW5gdHmhm

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Now this is a pretty crafty idea!

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We often celebrate the admirable sides of Japanese culture, but we don't want to ignore the problems simply out... https://t.co/YbBfUO9HXS

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Some video footage courtesy of Ron Nix Sensei. This is the opening ceremonies for the First World Okinawa Karate Tournament. For those who aren't tournament goers and may not have heard about this event, this was a... https://t.co/PLCkKmilqH

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Hey everyone! The IkigaiWay site got some unwanted malware injected into a few pages, so the the site is down while we clean it up. We should be back up and running in a day or two. Thanks for your patience!

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Some interesting thoughts here on being treated as a foreigner in Japan. Of course, mileage is going to vary for each individual based on their background, social station, ethnicity, and encounters, but it's good to... https://t.co/upckBqeALq

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I can't verify all of the uchinaguchi, but this is cool! https://t.co/tYnLDlzfMY

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This might catch your eye when driving through a remote village in Japan.

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I'm very happy to see this project come to fruition! Fans of karate history may enjoy adding this work to their collection -

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Artwork, if only for a few minutes. https://t.co/2a3X1Nwqqo

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NEW REVIEW: Anyone in the market for a good, portable training mat, this review may be for you -

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The mat from Resilite Wrestling comes in two pieces which zip together and are surprisingly... https://t.co/ve6eBN1iBj

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NEW REVIEW: Anyone in the market for a good, portable training mat, this review may be for you -

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PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE: We're very pleased to announce that you can pre-order "An Old Man's Way" at the following link: https://t.co/FIF1OpQDFJ

Using that link you can purchase a copy of the special edition... https://t.co/iXFFzfFjIv

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If anyone would like a limited edition copy of the upcoming book regarding Doug Perry Sensei, pre-orders begin this Thursday. Once the limit is reached, that's all she wrote until the standard release of the softcover... https://t.co/XwqPwNbUbk

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"Faced with a recessed post-war economy and the pressures of supporting a young family, Nakazato Shugoro decided to make karate a full-time pursuit. As he was struggling with the decision of how to support his family,... https://t.co/tsatZU6wVk

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NEW POST: I'm pleased to announce that we are rounding the bases and approaching launch for the latest book in our collection entitled, "An Old Man's Way: Doug Perry's Unlikely Journey through Karate, War and Life"... https://t.co/nBF6ROm6V1