The triadic structure is nearly universal. There are three levels of learning: freshman/sophomore/senior; apprentice/journeyman/master; shu/ha/ri; all triads: triskelions. Learning is progressive. First one follows instructions, memorizes patterns, absorbs variations; once the basics are mastered, one starts to learn the linkages, the theory connecting the techniques; then one starts to learn from his own practice, createsContinue reading “MASTER JAMES A KEATING”
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TYPES OF SPEED
“An attack must be executed with quickness, not speed. Attack with power, not strength. Thereis a great difference between speed and quickness, power and strength. Think this through carefully.It is the essence of strategy” Miyamoto Musashi Semantics are important – speed vs quickness. Power vs strength. What was Musashi driving at? Power doesn’t necessarily relyContinue reading “TYPES OF SPEED”
STEALING FROM THE MASTERS – JKD and KENPO
Aikido is an energetic system – we require a partner to train effectively and ultimately need the partner’s intent to inform our responses. This fact leads some to conclude that Aikido is a defensive art because it does not appear to emphasize attack and its marketing history decries violence. Nevertheless, when one actually studies what O’SenseiContinue reading “STEALING FROM THE MASTERS – JKD and KENPO”
Protective Arts 