by David Oakley | Jun 23, 2026 | grounding, martial arts, self defence, Wado Ryu
The Hidden History of Wado Ryu Karate From Japanese Jujutsu to Okinawa and Ancient China Most karate practitioners know that Wado Ryu was founded by Hironori Otsuka, but far fewer understand just how unique its origins really are. Unlike many karate styles that...
by David Oakley | Jun 15, 2026 | grounding, martial arts, self defence, Wado Ryu
Permanent Alert — The Martial Mind There was a time when danger had a beginning and an end. Now it hums in the background like breath you never release. In the dojo, this would be called unfinished posture. In life, it has become normal. We did not arrive in crisis....
by Andrea Harkins | Jun 14, 2026 | martial arts
Are Traditional Martial Arts Still Traditional? Walk into almost any martial arts school and you’ll hear the word traditional used. Traditional karate. Traditional kung fu. Traditional taekwondo. Traditional jujutsu. The implication is clear: this is how...
by traditionalmartialarts | Jun 6, 2026 | grounding, martial arts, self defence, Wado Ryu
Worthing Community Awards Congratulations to Worthing judo club Head Coach Chris Cooper, winner of the Sports Award at the Worthing Community Awards. Through his unwavering dedication to the club, Chris has inspired generations of young people, helping them build...
by traditionalmartialarts | Jun 4, 2026 | grounding, martial arts, self defence, Wado Ryu
Grounding and Martial Arts: The Forgotten Skill That Connects Mind, Body and Spirit When most people think about martial arts they think about punches, kicks, throws, locks and physical techniques. They imagine speed, power and athletic ability. Yet beneath all of...
