The Kiai in Dragon Ball
In Dragon Ball, the Kiai is taken to an extreme. Akira Toriyama draws upon ancient martial arts beliefs and makes them supernormal.
The Kiai in Dragon Ball
Attending Anime Expo
I’ll be attending Anime Expo from July 1 to July 4, in Los Angeles, CA. If you’re going to Anime Expo this year and want to get together, drop me a line.
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.
Refocused
Progress update on the book: The editors are working on their draft now and I’ll take their notes and apply it during my next wave of edits. In the mean time, cleaning things up and getting ready!
Editors Chosen
Hey everybody. I made a decision that will take the book one step closer to completion. I hired a pair of professional editors. Both editors are from the San Francisco Bay Area. I imagine that their expertise will enable the book to reach the next level. It required several weeks of interviews and a lot of soul searching to make the final decisions, so here’s hoping for the best!
Potara, Potala, Potaraka
Everybody knows and loves the Potara earrings. But is there more to these simple earrings than meets the eye?
Rough Draft Complete!
The rough draft of The Dao of Dragon Ball is complete. The Divine Combat chapter and the entire Martial Arts section are finished.
What Does Dragon Ball Mean to You?
I would like to pose an open question to the Dragon Ball community. The question is… what does Dragon Ball mean to you?
The Lotus Position in Anime And Manga
The Full Lotus position is a seated cross legged position employed in meditation practices throughout the world. In anime and manga it’s often done wrong.