The Ferris Files

I’d like to acknowledge the dojos who offered their time and expertise for “Fighting to Keep Fit,” a story I wrote in the current issue of Men’s Journal.

Check out the December/January issue of Men’s Journal for a story I wrote called “Fighting to Keep Fit.” I got instruction in six combat-based martial arts to determine which best serves an individual’s fitness and sports goals.

Last week, when all my favorite surf spots were closed because of oil spills, I headed inland, to a forgotten corner of Wildcat Canyon, to walk a line in the air.

The sport is called slacklining, and it really is as simple as these pictures make it look. Walk the line. No problem, right?

I met with [...]