Serendipity: two seemingly unrelated sources collided to shape this reflection. In Billions, a well-written drama series I binge-watched through season 2, Axe and his wife Lara are on the verge of divorce. When she hires a rival hedge-fund manager to audit her husband’s fortune, his lieutenant Wags resists showing her the trading history. Axe interjects:Continue reading “Talent and Genius”
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Michael Janich
I have never trained with Michael Janich – just purchased and read his books and videos. He is an important innovator in martial arts, especially in the use of edged weapons for self-defense. I first came across his work while researching the Fairbairn timetable of death and found his critical review and update in ContemporaryContinue reading “Michael Janich”
CHANGES
2018 rapidly comes to a close. Looking back, this has been a transformative year. Thanks to new leadership and new ideas, Portland Aikikai found a new home, became a non-profit organization, and elected a board of directors. These are all positive changes: growth. Growth is a powerful metaphor. We grow from children to adults. Expanding skills andContinue reading “CHANGES”
Protective Arts 