The keys to effective training – these are the ‘secrets’ of any art. The more I study and train, the easier it is to see connections where I once saw only differences: Moving beyond techniques to see concepts; to see connections among the arts. The metaphor of a ‘key’ is a powerful one – for meContinue reading “KEYS TO EFFECTIVE TRAINING”
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CREATING TEACHERS – CHRIS MULLIGAN
Mulligan sensei when we last communicated, you mentioned: I just had a discussion with Malory Graham sensei (of Seattle Aikikai) and we were discussing some of the reasons that Aikido membership in the States is declining. She believes, and I agree, that it is mainly bad teaching. To be a good teacher, you first have to haveContinue reading “CREATING TEACHERS – CHRIS MULLIGAN”
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 