Author: Willem van Zanten

“The way” — what does that mean? To me, the way is aligning oneself with universal truth, and in this particular case, through fitness. You might ask, “So you know the universal truth?” Not exactly. But I can see the path — and I know the direction I’m moving in. The way can be found…

I personally believe that martial arts really doesn’t have anything to do with self-defense, fitness, or confidence—yes, you’ll get all of those, but they’re just a nice bonus. For me, martial arts is a spiritual journey, one that brings you into contact with yourself, others, and the way of the world. A bit about my…

Before we dive into the deep end, let’s set a few things straight. This article won’t be highly technical; I’ll try to break down any jargon so that almost anyone can digest what I’m getting at. Much of what I’m describing is formed through extrapolation and personal belief—so I suggest you approach it with a…