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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JODAN
Funes the Memorious by Borges, for me, is a poignant reminder of the dangers of specificity – missing the forest for the trees. Funes focuses only on the details to the point that everything is unique – he has no ability to form connections to extrapolate a general pattern. There is a deep lesson here. Concentrate too heavilyContinue reading “JODAN”
KATA DORI Sankyo and Kokyu Nage
The prior classes were all explorations of the lines of entry – the kihon (flanking), ushiro (absorbing), and irimi (closing) entries. Mastering the entries and the timing differences are critical to being able to execute techniques. First master the maai (distance) and time (kimusubi). Then we added atemi – as a facilitating device. Proper atemi of course could beContinue reading “KATA DORI Sankyo and Kokyu Nage”
Protective Arts 