Timing and initiative are related concepts, especially once one steps onto the mat and is required to embody them rather than merely discuss them abstractly. In my earlier article, Jo v Bokken article, I deliberately used traditional budō terminology, rather than exclusively use concepts from George Silver, Bruce Lee and John Boyd. That choice wasContinue reading “INITIATIVE: TERMS AND CONCEPTS”
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ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WINNING
Part of the kuden – the oral history – of Aikido revolves around a story that during the US occupation of Japan some of O’Sensei’s students would test their progress through a practical application of the art – i.e., they would get into fights – (Sadateru) Arikawa comes to mind. O’Sensei would admonish them thatContinue reading “ON THE IMPORTANCE OF WINNING”
Protective Arts 