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kame sennin bulma perverted hermit Kame Sennin and Kume Sennin – The Perverted Hermits

Every Dragon Ball fan knows Kame Sennin, the perverted martial arts master. But how many of you have heard of Kume Sennin, the original perverted hermit?

gokuism church of goku Gokuism – The Church of Goku

That’s right, there is now a Dragon Ball religion. It is called Gokuism, also known as The Church of Goku. Can Goku save your soul?

majin vegeta spirit possession Spirit Possession in Dragon Ball

Akira Toriyama incorporates spirit possession in Dragon Ball as a way to propel character development and plot. Discover how ancient culture appears in DBZ.

goku anger child rage Anger and Focus in Dragon Ball

In Dragon Ball, pain sharpens focus. Comfort dulls it. Anger and pain narrow the mind. Compassion and tolerance broaden the mind.

super saiyan goku zenkai power Divine Combat – Zenkai Power

The Zenkai Power chapter delves into Dragon Ball martial arts and traditional cultivation practices of East Asia.

double axe handle vegeta Hammer of the Gods – Dragon Ball Martial Arts and the Double Axe Handle

In this Dragon Ball explorative essay we’re going to focus on the martial arts technique known as the double axe handle.

goku face toward the light How Does Dragon Ball Relate to Falun Dafa?

A reader asked “What of Falun Dafa is similar to Dragon Ball?” This post reveals the relationship between personal cultivation, Goku, and Falun Dafa.


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