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24FightingChickens.com
This funny blog highlights shotokan karate but also covers many topics of interest to all martial artists.

Martial Development
Martial Development is a blog that explores martial arts training as a tool for personal development. This blog features many well written and thoughtful articles that explore the strengths, weaknesses, habits and tendencies of all people, and how they are affected by martial arts training.

TDA Training
TDA training is a treasure trove of useful articles on everything from combat conditioning to discussions on the role of sport martial arts.

The Jiujitsu Brotherhood
We can't leave the ground fighters out of the top blogs collection! The Jiujitsu Brotherhood is a blog that explores the mental and physical sides of grappling. Very well thought out articles explore the meditative and personal development aspects of grappling in addition to training suggestions.

The Dojo Rat
At one time or another we probably have all heard the term "Dojo Rat" in some form. These "dojo rats" have made martial arts training their lives, and they have the blog to prove it. Funny, smart and a must - read.

Middle Aged Martial Artist
Here is a unique perspective that is becoming much more common and deserves to be heard. This blog highlights the journey of a martial artist who began his training later in adulthood. Entries include the benefits of his training, and the trials of recovering after an injury.

Weakness With A Twist
Weakness With a Twist delves into the mental and spiritual side of the martial arts, with a focus on healing and gong fu (kung fu). They have several interesting entries about the history and origins of kung fu.