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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”

DRAWPOINT

In a self defense scenario, reaction time is one of the most important types of speed to cultivate. In traditional Japanese arts, iaijutsu is an example of a quick draw response system, now become an ossified art.[1] The Drawpoint method of deploying a knife is a modern cognate alive with potential. Drawpoint is Comtech’s refinementContinue reading “DRAWPOINT”