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Demigods

My nine year old has decided to become a demigod. On making that decision, she asked us what was the first lesson. Focus, she was told. Laser sharp focus, (not razor sharp, she is a Star Wars child). I felt … Continue reading →

October 31, 2017

Categories training Tags Aiki, Japanese, Martial Arts, Training, Weapons

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Student mind and kata

Not beginner’s mind, which is a good thing, but student mind. This is when a student feels they must know why they are doing what they are doing in the kata, instead of simply trusting and copying exactly what they … Continue reading →

October 16, 2017

Categories training Tags Aiki, Japanese, Martial Arts, Training, Weapons

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A Tale of Two Demos

We did two martial arts demonstrations this week, with very different responses. One group, the younger, was very engaged and asked endless insightful questions. One child was even physically and emotionally moved by what they saw, to the point they … Continue reading →

October 13, 2017

Categories people, Uncategorized Tags Aiki, Japanese, Martial Arts, Training, Weapons

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Time in the Dojo

Kai Cho “Much learning does not teach understanding” Heraclitus In terms of martial arts there are many ways to approach the element of time. Maai is an obvious starting point. While often translated as correct spacing between uke and nage, … Continue reading →

October 9, 2017

Categories training Tags Aiki, Japanese, Martial Arts, Training, Weapons

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