A recent (re)post from the excellent Art of Manliness covered The Insanely Difficult Standards of Histories Hardest P.E. Program. Brett is not typically prone to hyperbole but compared with the current physical education provided students – which is a travesty! – the observation is correct. But he has written about the Spartans, so he knowsContinue reading “ATHLETICISM”
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Michael Janich
I have never trained with Michael Janich – just purchased and read his books and videos. He is an important innovator in martial arts, especially in the use of edged weapons for self-defense. I first came across his work while researching the Fairbairn timetable of death and found his critical review and update in ContemporaryContinue reading “Michael Janich”
KUJI-IN, MUDRA, and MANTRA
The esoteric aspects of martial arts training are beyond my expertise. I am a boring rationalist wearing a square hat. But the mysteries of martial arts run deep. I have seen masters perform minor miracles so – skeptic that I am – my mind remains open to the potential. Kuji-in is not directly within theContinue reading “KUJI-IN, MUDRA, and MANTRA”
Protective Arts 