Articles & Research
The Library
Studies in martial history, philosophy and principle.
6 articles
Technical Principles
Why Structure Comes Before Speed
Speed is often treated as the measure of skill. This article explains why structure must come first, and what goes wrong when it doesn't.
October 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Philosophy
Tawakkul and the Practitioner's Courage
What does reliance upon Allah mean for someone who trains to face danger? Tawakkul is not passivity; it is the completion of preparation.
September 28, 2026 · 8 min read
Islamic Martial Heritage
Silat and the Islamic Heritage of the Malay World
Silat developed in a region where Islam shaped culture for centuries. This article traces how faith and martial tradition came to be intertwined.
September 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Technical Principles
Economy of Motion: Doing Less, Better
Unnecessary movement costs time, energy and safety. How the arts MMS studies remove waste from technique.
August 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Martial History
A Brief History of Okinawan Karate
Before karate became a global sport, it was a local art shaped by Okinawa's trade with China and its own traditions.
July 30, 2026 · 9 min read
Traditional Training
Performance vs Application
A technique can impress in a demonstration and fail under pressure. Why MMS trains for application first.
July 10, 2026 · 7 min read