Each Warrior wants to leave the mark of his will, his signature, on important acts he touches. This is not the voice of ego but of the human spirit, rising up and declaring that it has something to contribute to the solution of the hardest problems, no ma
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Training at Castle Tintagel
Not all combat is like karate or kendo. At a newly built "castle" in Tokyo, Western martial arts are on the move. Cofounder Jay Noyes offers insight into what goes on behind the walls of Castle Tintagel.
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A knightly quest for combat fitness
Martial arts are one way to work out, and traditions from the East are one way to fight. But Western martial artists with medieval armor and long swords - from the SCA to fabled Avalon - are forging a new path. In Tokyo, it
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Save the world by bike! The 2008 BEE Ride
In August a team of riders sets out to ride the length of Japan exclusively by bike - and save the world while doing it. Bicycle for Everyones Earth sets out on the 11th annual BEE all Japan tour.
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Tattoo you and Japan’s gyms
Whether training hard or hardly training, more people in Japan are finessing their physiques with tattoos - and learning they can be scarlet letters marking them as unfit for fitness clubs. Modern gyms abound, but so do old-world ideas about who can join.
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Pilates: Focused fitness for the body and mind
Why plod along with a run-of-the-treadmill workout? Pilates trainers explain how this unique method challenges both mind and body for better concentration, strength, flexibility and a therapeutic potential to heal injuries.
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Foregoing ski resorts for perfect powder
Why just ogle powder on far-off slopes from a lift wondering, "what if ... ?" If off piste is where you want to be, consider the backcountry. Backcountry Powder Tracks’ Chuck Olbery explains off-piste skiing and boarding in Japan.
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