Kanji Tattoo Tips From Japan – Avoid Becoming a Laughingstock

Kanji, or Hanzi in Chinese, has obtained cult status. Practically every day I come across something with Kanji on it. Unfortunately, often times they contain blatantly ignorant mistakes. Clothes shops sell t-shirts with random Japanese letters strung together, as if it should be readable. Furniture shops offer furniture, bed covers, cushion covers, and even matching …

Short Introduction to Salvador Dali’s Painting "The Persistence of Memory"

Salvador Dali’s The Persistence of Memory is one of his most cherished works from a prolific lifetime. It was painted in 1931 long after he attended art school in Madrid and Barcelona. His early work throughout his education reflects an unusual aptitude for a wide variety of styles. In the 1930’s Dali’s unparalleled ability as …

Learn to Counter the Techniques of Other Martial Arts As Well As Unskilled Attacks

Hapkido was first used by a group of Korean nationals in the period after the Japanese colonial era of Korea. Choi Yong Sul and his students; Suh Bok Sub, who was the first student of the art, Ji Han Jae promoter of the art, Kim Moo Hong, Myung Jae Nam who forged a the connection …

What to Take Into Consideration When Selecting Japanese Samurai Swords

There are many types of Japanese samurai swords, depending on size and tradition. You can see the dedication the Japanese have when you look at the way they present themselves in their martial arts and sword manufacturing. They go by the principle of shuchu ryoko or “focus all your energy to one point” as the …

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