Often in life we hear “Why me?” or “This shouldn’t happen to me!” when faced with wyrd’s little nuances.

Maybe the question should be “Why not?”

The most important aspect of the martial arts is damage limitation. The more opportunity an attacker has, the higher the likelihood of sustaining injury.

The fear of injury is often used as a deterrent and is part of our nature to wish for our own well being.

By Tyrsson OR The present century has seen an explosion of popularity in the martial arts. Kung fu, karate, taekwondo, among others, are names and systems that immediately spring to mind. It is therefore understandable that many in the West regard the Orient as the home of martial arts. This means that many of our [...]

By Phil AOR Even the most materialistic person would have to admit that there is something wrong with modern day ‘over the counter’ products. It’s ironic that as technology advances, the quality of goods appears to diminish. Of course that is not always the case, but generally most would agree that the majority of their [...]

By Tyrsson OR This article was penned as a result of a discussion on the OR Forum. “Berserker could mean “bare shirt,” that is, naked; berserkers, as a mark of ferocity and invincibility, are said to have fought without needing armour. The word, however, may also mean “bear-shirt,” reflective of the shape and nature of [...]