Gyaku hanmi katate dori ashi sabaki. I use the static encounter as a starting point because it safely teaches powerful concepts. Aikido’s focus on connection is important to feel as a bodily (somatic) connection with your partner. From the moment uke grasps nage’s hand, nage must sink (break plane, dropping the center) in order to capture theContinue reading “USHIRO TENKAN”
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BOWIE KNIFE
The Bowie knife has a rich history and its lessons can be applied widely. True West Magazine has a good article illustrating the importance of the Bowie. (Master Keating makes his own observations on its history.) I encourage you to watch and learn; better still, seek instruction from its source. Some of Master Keating’s thoughts onContinue reading “BOWIE KNIFE”
Protective Arts 