The keys to effective training – these are the ‘secrets’ of any art. The more I study and train, the easier it is to see connections where I once saw only differences: Moving beyond techniques to see concepts; to see connections among the arts. The metaphor of a ‘key’ is a powerful one – for meContinue reading “KEYS TO EFFECTIVE TRAINING”
Tag Archives: perception
MENTAL COMBAT
The real target always was, has been, and will be the mind of the opponent. And so now we get to the crux of the matter – how do we control the mind of another? Leading the spirit, capturing ki, are just poor descriptors for what is now better labeled psychological operations (psyops)[1] or better still,Continue reading “MENTAL COMBAT”
HUBUD AND REACTION DRILLS
“Why do you teach other drills, why don’t you stay with Aikido?” First I warned you at the onset that I am being selfish and I am experimenting. Furthermore, I am not convinced the traditional methods of monkey-see monkey-do teaching are the best. Nor am I convinced that the exercises always get to the meat of theContinue reading “HUBUD AND REACTION DRILLS”
Protective Arts 