“How could there be no one else in the world who knows what I know? Secret things are for the sake of beginners. If they were not kept secret, beginners would not believe in them. This is one of the … Continue reading
Some weeks back I spoke about one of the first martial arts books I ever read, this week it is the last. Sensei Brinkhurst gave me this particular book during his recent visit, as he had just finished reading it … Continue reading
This is one of the first martial arts books I ever owned, so it has been over a quarter of a century since I read it; my recollection of its content may not be as fresh as it is with … Continue reading
Although the word “consistency” carries connotations of constancy, compatibility, custard and snow conditions, it derives from the Latin verb “consistere”, or “to stand firm” (composed of “con” meaning “together”, and “sistere” meaning “to place”). Hence it’s original meaning has a … Continue reading
Given my academic background, how could I resist reading this book? The book aims to rediscover the martial arts of the ancient Mediterranean and analyse those techniques in the light of similar contemporary applications, it finishes off with an examination … Continue reading