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Go-no-Kata: The Kata of the Force, by Gianna Giraldi (Translated by Dr Llyr Jones) [Adobe PDF - 108k]
My Development in Kodokan Judo, by Peter C. McMahan
Views on Nage No Kata Set Four: Ma Sutemi Waza, by Peter C. McMahan
Kawashi Waza vs. Kuzushi Waza, by Peter C. McMahan
The Kata of Kodokan Judo, by Llyr C. Jones Ph.D. [Adobe PDF - 49k]
Rediscovering Kodokan Judo, by Llyr C. Jones Ph.D. [Adobe PDF - 95k]
World Games Ju-Jitsu article published in the March 2003 issue of Grappling Magazine - by Sensei Robert Carver
What is Chi and Where does it Come From? - By David T. Bish, Shichidan
Kenjutsu: The Art of Japanese Swordsmanship - By David T. Bish, Shichidan
Responsibility - Burrell "Skip" Koepke, Soke Dai, Seki-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
What Does It Take To Study? - by Burrell "Skip" Koepke, Soke Dai, Seki-Ryu Jiu-Jitsu
Shodan: Student or Master? - by Sensei David T. Bish
Self-Defense for Woman: A General Overview - by Sensei David T. Bish
Back to Basics: Examining the Lunge Punch - by Sensei Robert Carver
Back to Basics II: Is Kata Really Important? - by Sensei Robert Carver
Training in Kodokan Judo - by Shihan Bruce R. Bethers
What is Karate-Do? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Underlying Principles of Karate - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
The Art of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Nage No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Katame No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Kime No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Koshiki No Kata of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Goshin Jutsu of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Gokyo No Waza of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Shimmeisho No Waza of Kodokan Judo - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
History of Ju-Jitsu, Part I - by Sensei Dennis Helm
History of Ju-Jitsu, Part II - by Sensei Dennis Helm
History of Ju-Jitsu, Part III - by Sensei Laszlo Able
The Martial Art of Yudo - by Amaury Murgado
Hapkido's Theory of Circular Self-Defense - by Scott Shaw, PhD
Practical Self-Defense (Goshin Jitsu) - by Sensei J. Curtis
24 Ways to Help Prevent Child Abduction - Contributed by Lake Wilderness Karate
Defense Against the Wrist Grab - by Sensei John Herr
Kempo Jitsu - Pre 1900 Martial Art System - by Tony Sims
Leadership and the Martial Arts - Sensei Robert Carver
Ju-Jitsu Movement Strategy - by Shihan Bruce R. Bethers
DelvaSafe Safety Tips - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Six Step Process to Learning Martial Arts - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
First Degree - Expert of Novice? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Martial Arts and Physical Fitness - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
What is Self Defense? - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Student/Instructor Relationship - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute
Traditions of the Bushi - Contributed by the Shihan-Ryu Institute

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