In my previous article, I looked at the origins of Jujitsu in Samurai warfare and its evolution until Commodore Matthew Perry and his small fleet of steamships entered Tokyo Bay. July 8th, 1853 is a ...

Our story begins in the ninth century, on a small collection of island nations that would become known as Japan. It was not Japan as we think of it today, as at this time the island was dotted with ...

Join Māori and Native Hawaiian communities in Mahi Nā ʻAi, Ulu Ka Pilina — celebrating food, language, and stories to strengthen cultural bonds.

While being exceedingly polite, traditional Japanese jujitsu (literally gentle art) master Rahim El-Amin exuded an aura of confidence and quiet awareness during our meeting. Rahim visited the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When you walk into Bushido Dojo in Great Kills, the scantily clad walls -- featuring only a Japanese flag and a few items of cultural decor -- creates the atmosphere of a ...