Fight Quest
Discovery Channel.

Two guys travel the globe immersing themselves in local martial arts for a short period of time and face off against members of that art, sound familiar? If you've been following the "Human Weapon" below, it should. It's exactly the same premise. While one of these channels is definitely copying the other, it only means more info & entertainment for us viewers. After only the Kali episode, it seems to be every bit as good as its predecessor. The two hosts seem just as likeable, humble and open minded as Jason & Bill. The biggest differences are that this show doesn't have the quasi scientific breakdown of techniques, but the training and fight seem to be much more intense. Also, the hosts split up at the beginning of the program, so we get two perspectives of Kali training. Basically, it's just as good as the "Human Weapon" regardless of which came first. It also gets five kiai.

By Malele Nzeza

The Final Step...

"It's only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know."
-Henry David Thoreau

One day, at a karate class, one of my fellow karate-ka said that our mind was our greatest weapon. I found myself thinking, "if this is true, why does our mind let fear, anger, frustration, and anxiety clog our judgments?" The mind is like a double-edged sword. It can be our greatest ally, but it can also be our worst enemy.

Today, the martial arts are promoted as a way to develop the mind as well as the body. Most martial arts emphasize the development of self-discipline, self-control, increased attention, awareness, and concentration. However, these mental characteristics can be developed in any discipline. In fact, one must possess all these mental attributes to become an accomplished athlete or artist....

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