Alone
To achieve sustained success in perfecting martial technique, possibly the most important skill needed is that of being alone. An idea …
Category Archives: general training
Slow it Down (updated)
Cue the music from “Chariots of Fire.” We all have to admit that there are times when we are not …
Magic and Mystery
Years ago I had the opportunity to train privately with the late Tasshi Jim Logue in Columbia, South Carolina. During …
Memories, like the corners of my mind (updated)
If you are anything like me, you probably suffer from at least an occasional case of CRS; “Can’t Remember S …
Condense and Expand (part 2)
A few weeks ago I wrote about condensing time in kata. Click HERE for a recap of how that can be …
Come on Feel the Noise (updated)
Music get’s a bad rap (no pun intended) in traditional martial arts circles. And, let’s face it, training to defend …
Keep that glass half full.
A student of mine recently accompanied me to a training session out of town. We each went with different expectations, but also …
