Among Japan's famous martial arts there lies one that has remained almost unheard of in the West. Kyudo, the martial art used ...

Japanese traditional martial arts such as kendo, karate and judo, require body contact for training. That means lots of perspiration and airborne droplets — exactly what experts tell us to avoid.

Martial arts teacher Jonathan Bannister was awarded the prestigious rank of 7th degree black belt in iaido (居合道), a ...

To master this tricky Japanese martial art form, one requires balance, a mastery of technique, quick feet, and an ability to laugh at oneself. Of the four, I lack the first three. Sensi Kathiravan ...