Martial Arts Politics Explained

Walking With The Tengu by Matthew

Mar 4, 202500:22:40Society & Culture

It can be dangerous to discuss politics in general, let alone in the martial arts world. Yet, Jonathan Bluestein wrote a book about it. I highlight some interesting discussion to be had from the topics in his book though...

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