Archive for September 2020
Okuden – Inner Circle Teachings
The average student joins a martial arts school and begins training in the basics. As a student advances in rank, he begins to develop more complex moves and understanding of…
Read MoreFirst Things First
The Japanese teacher speaks the words “Hajimeru Juuyou Jiko O Yuusen Suru” which translate basically as “prioritize the essential matters”. In another land, Stephen Covey explains this concept in his…
Read MoreMa-ai (間合い) – Proper Distance and Timing
The kanji for “ma-ai” means space, fit. The proper spacing that “fits” the situation is a crucial element in combat, especially if you add timing to this concept. This concept…
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