For some time now, I have incorporated a basic hand and body exercise into my “warm up” sequence from Bagua Zhang – “opening hands” (see 3:36 for a reminder). The Bagua movement in isolation may seem awkward at first. I present it as a global body movement adding trunk and hip rotation and done oneContinue reading “BAGUA OPENING HANDS”
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Inclusivity is My Trigger Word
in·clu·siv·i·ty/ˌinklo͞oˈsivədē/ The practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized, such as those who have physical or mental disabilities and members of minority groups. A paean to exclusivity. In this milquetoast world we now parade limitations not as obstacles to overcome, but rather as badges of honor that everyone elseContinue reading “Inclusivity is My Trigger Word”
FIVE WAYS OF ATTACK
Aikido as an attack art sounds oxymoronic. That is true only because many critics of Aikido have a moronic understanding of the art. (And one too few of us credibly counter.) Axiomatically we cannot win by defending and winning is important. But how does that necessitate an attack art? The polemical turn of phrase is the difference betweenContinue reading “FIVE WAYS OF ATTACK”
Protective Arts 