In The Knowledge Illusion, Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach argue that the mind has evolved to do the bare minimum that improves the fitness of the host – one could insert cynical observations on the obviousness of this given the general lack of critical thinking skills … The authors draw on evolutionary theory to demonstrateContinue reading “KATA DORI Continued”
Author Archives: protectivearts
RANGES OF COMBAT
For all its elegance, Aikido is not a Ryū -流, – a complete art. Its formal curriculum lacks a full set of techniques at every range – maai “interval.” This is a simple observation, a discussion of fact, not a normative evaluation of its merits. Like most traditional martial arts we are discussing contact range – closeContinue reading “RANGES OF COMBAT”
KATA DORI
A new month so moving to a new focus: a front shoulder grab – kata dori. First the context. A shoulder grab while wearing a dogi (or Edo-period clothing) can be an effective control. Starting with the little finger one quickly wraps his grip in the fabric of the shoulder or upper sleeve to effectively pin the opponent’s arm orContinue reading “KATA DORI”
Protective Arts 