My initial attraction to martial arts was through the weapons as artifacts. I was entranced by the beauty of the swords at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.[1] I still covet and collect weapons but the pragmatist in me knows this is a servile and dangerous affliction. The importance isn’t the tool, it is theContinue reading “KNIFE WORK”
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E.D.C. REVISITED
Everyday carry items by definition are those items you carry with you at all times whenever you leave your home. I was taught the limerick “Testicles, spectacles, wallet, and watch” as a general reminder of those most necessary EDC items. An earlier post provided a more practical review for a city-dweller. I have not revisitedContinue reading “E.D.C. REVISITED”
PERCEPTUAL SPEED
As I grow older, I worry that my vision will continue to degrade. During my last eye exam, my optometrist asked me my age, 50, I answered. “Ah, your eyes will continue to go to shit until about 65 and then it will level out.” Candid, but not reassuring. Eyesight is very important to meContinue reading “PERCEPTUAL SPEED”
Protective Arts 