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”
Tag Archives: Knife
TANTO DORI
PROCEED WITH CAUTION! [1] A knife is a deadly weapon. It is easy to obtain, nearly instinctive to use, and is by far the most deadly weapon most of us will encounter. Therefore, please understand that tanto dori is an historical artifact more suitable to the dojo than the street. The attacks we defend againstContinue reading “TANTO DORI”
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”
Protective Arts 