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What is Yoseikan Budo?
Yoseikan Budo (養正館武道), originally known as Yoseikan Ryu Gyokushin Jujutsu, is a comprehensive martial art that integrates various martial disciplines. Though it is most widely recognized for its pre-war aikido...
The 10th Degree Red Belts of BJJ
In my last blog post, I explored the topic of 10th-degree black belts in Judo, where the red belt is reserved exclusively for those who achieve the top rank...
How Many Judo 10th Dans are there?
A 10th-degree black belt is the highest rank in almost all Japanese martial arts, signifying total mastery of the art. In Judo, this prestigious rank is outwardly marked by a...
Brandon Quick & the AGF American Grappling Federation
I recently had the chance to catch up with Brandon Quick, Jiujitsu black belt and one of the owners of the AGF (American Grappling Federation) which is growing like crazy....
BJJ for the Older Grappler with Rick Ellis
The idea that grappling is universally beneficial for the body doesn't quite hit the mark. Brazilian Jiujitsu is a challenging and physically demanding sport. It's often associated with the vigor...
The Budovideos Collab Program
Are you a martial arts enthusiast, instructor, or fitness guru looking to share your passion while earning a commission? Look no further than the Budovideos.com Collab Program. This innovative affiliate...
Creating the Reverse Bulldog Choke with Dominic Dillon
Dominic Dillon is a lifelong martial artist (having started his training with his dad at age 4!) and now holds black belts in kickboxing, Japanese Jiujitsu, Karate, and BJJ. Dominic...
5 Questions with Susan Perry of Aikido Today Magazine
Susan Perry is a lifelong Aikido instructor, author, and former editor of one of the main Aikido publications, Aikido Today Magazine (ATM). Along with her late husband, she produced 100...
5 Questions for MMA & BJJ Champ Chris Brennan
Chris Brennan is a legend in the early days of MMA and BJJ in the US. Having trained with the Gracies and going down to Brazil to train as well,...
5 Questions for Judo Legend Koji Komuro
Koji Komuro is a well decorated 6th degree black belt in Judo who had the distinct honor of training under Kosen Judo master Kanae Hirata. Komuro also got his BJJ...
5 Questions for Robert Drysdale
After reading ADCC world champ Robert Drysdale's new book "The Rise & Evolution of BJJ", I had a few questions for him. I found the book itself to be one...
Interview with Aikisambo Creator Kenji Nakazawa
Here's a look back at when Budo Jake sat down with Kenji Nakazawa, creator of Aikisambo, during the very first Aikisambo seminar in the US. What is Aikisambo, you might...
A Chat with Daniel Pollaccia at Mastermind Martial Arts
We recently had a chance to chat with Daniel Pollaccia, head instructor of Mastermind Martial Arts in Hesperia, California. We just released a brand new instructional with Daniel covering one...