Just about anyone that is interested in martial arts have heard the name Miyamoto Musahi at some point. Musashi, as you might recall was the samurai who lived from 1584 – 1645. He’s probably most famous for his book, “The Book of 5 Rings” (Go Rin No Sho – 五輪書), and the two sword style […]
George Leonard: Mastery is Not About Perfection
The late George Leonard was a well-known teacher of Aikido, an art he began in his 40s. He was also the president of Esalen Institute and wrote several books on the human potential. Quote: “We fail to realize that mastery is not about perfection. It’s about a process, a journey. The master is the […]