Not everyone realizes this, but martial arts and self-defense are not just about learning to protect yourself; they can also be...

We are incredibly proud of our students, not just for learning self-defense, but for gaining valuable life skills that extend far beyond...

In recent years, injuries in martial arts have become increasingly prevalent, especially in disciplines like MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu....

Consistency in learning is one of the most powerful tools for success. When you commit to regularly dedicating time to study, even in...

Starting something new is never easy, especially when it feels like you’re stepping into unknown territory. Whether it’s walking into...

I Never Thought I’d be Doing Martial Arts! There are many of our students who, at one point, never imagined they’d find themselves on the...

Thoughts of martial arts immediately conjure up images of violence. Currently popular images of martial arts seem to support that. What...

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

Perfection is a Direction, Not a Goal - Mark Sentoshi Russo

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

Article Archive By Mark Sentoshi Russo Mark Sentoshi Russo often publishes articles of guidance and wisdom directly to his students as...

By Mark Sentoshi Russo As I mentioned last month a number of people have asked me to cite applications of our martial arts system to...

Today we bring you another installment of What's Up Wednesday at the Tampa Quest Self-Defense Dojo in Tampa, FL. Defending against a...

By Mark Sentoshi Russo A friend of mine recently told me he was thinking about resuming his training after taking some time off. He asked...

By Mark Sentoshi Russo Recently I have had a number of students ask me how we apply our martial art outside the dojo to everyday life....

Street Smart Saturdays are a video series filmed periodically to highlight common attacks and potential solutions to defend against them....

By Mark Sentoshi Russo “So you’ve been doing this for a very long time, why do you keep doing it? I mean, when do you think you’ll give...