(click on the square to start the video) — Being a martial artist focused on self-preservation aspects, I’m always interested in seeing other people’s take on self-defense techniques. Just ran across this video of a self-defense demonstration in Sendai, Japan by Kudo (Daido-juku) practitioners. I like that they do the techniques wearing some basic protective […]
Use of Connection in Makotokai Karate
Interesting video on the use of connection and structure in Makotokai Karate. Makotokai Karate is a relatively new system of Karate established in 2004 by Paolo Bolaffio sensei. For more info on the Makotokai, check out their website: http://www.makotokai.com/
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 […]