Thanksgiving 2017 – I was able to catch up on some neglected issues of The Economist and found a reason to be deeply grateful: an affirmation that people are fundamentally good. Despite the callous and sensationalist reporting that is ever fashionable, focusing on the salacious and vile behavior some members of species exhibit, the majorityContinue reading “Thank you Mr. Petrov”
Category Archives: Reference Materials
MENTAL COMBAT
The real target always was, has been, and will be the mind of the opponent. And so now we get to the crux of the matter – how do we control the mind of another? Leading the spirit, capturing ki, are just poor descriptors for what is now better labeled psychological operations (psyops)[1] or better still,Continue reading “MENTAL COMBAT”
CHRIS MULLIGAN
Mulligan Sensei is currently 6th Dan and, with his wife Okamoto sensei, runs Aikido Kyoto. Okamoto and Mulligan sensei started the Kyoto dojo upon their return to Japan in 2003. Before Kyoto, Mulligan and Okamoto sensei founded Portland Aikikai. But the journey started well before then. _______________________________ Mulligan Sensei, thank you for taking the time to giveContinue reading “CHRIS MULLIGAN”
Protective Arts 