All Martial Arts Writings

Interview: Studying Martial Arts in Japan - Shorinji Kempo

Written by Stephen on May 13 2013

Someone once said, “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” But it is not just travel that makes you richer; it is how you approach it. If your only goal is to check things off a map, then that is what you will do. Your plane will land, you will follow your Lonely Planet, and you will check things off your map, and then you will fly home. But for others, the richest, their approach takes them into forgotten places off the beaten paths. It takes…

One of the most interesting and inspiring people I’ve met traveling: Shaolin Master Hu Zhengsheng

Written by Stephen on April 30 2013

Like many other people I’ve met along the way, when I set out to a life of traveling I was seeking to uncover the mysteries of the world, but also to uncover the mysteries of myself.  Every journey for me is a spiritual one, every new experience teaches me something. However, in my travels I have been a bit more aggressive in seeking internal enlightenment. I sought out holy men and martial arts masters hoping that some of their wisdom, even just a sliver, could be imbued in me. The…

Check out my new Press Kit Page on Shameless Traveler!

Written by Stephen on May 17 2012

Check out my newly created Press Kit Page. You can find it’s location under “Contacts” at the very top of my website next to the, “Links” section. On this page you can find where I have been interviewed by other websites about my adventures. Particularly, you can read interviews about me traveling with a manly beard and training martial arts around the world. 

Additionally, I post media such…

How to train Muay Thai in Bangkok, Thailand.

Written by Stephen on March 30 2012

UUUSSSSSHHHH!!! That’s what it usually sounds like every time someone throws a roundhouse flying into a heavy bag in my Muay Thai kickboxing camp. What a great sound. If you are like me and you are in Thailand you’re not going to want to miss out on some of the most top notch Muay Thai training in the world. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a pro with 20 fights under your belt to train here, you can find schools that teach everyone, from the greenest beginner to world…

Best Sporting Events to See in Foreign Countries

Written by Stephen on March 30 2012

One of the most fun and immersive ways to explore a new culture is to participate in viewing a local sporting event. It’s true, there is nothing like a little competition, often times a little beer, and a lot of fun cheering with the locals to get a real experience of the cultural cross-section of a new country. So get out your vuvzela, your cowbell, or whatever you need to make some noise, grab some tickets, and let’s get in the mix!

Cock-fighting in the Philippines.