I’ve heard it said that “some individuals ‘know’ lots and lots of techniques.” I’m not sure what this means. Of what use are “lots and lots of techniques” since all you need is clear...
Archive - May 2009
Josh GoldPassing of Shinichi Suzuki Sensei
Our beloved teacher and great friend, Shinichi Suzuki Sensei, passed from his body this morning, May 22, 2009, at 4:00 am. He had been peacefully sleeping these past few days, and I am sure is now relieved to be free of...
“The Sorcery of Common Sense” by Nev Sagiba
It is said that common sense is no longer common but I would like to stay optimistic about human potential’s ability to became active and continually reactivate itself. We’ve survived millions of years so we...
“Into the Gap” by Mary Stein
Working at jo practice with Travis the other day, I met his attack by pressing down on his staff, then releasing it for him to re-attack. Travis remarked that I was releasing far too much, leaving him more or less free...
“An Upright Stance and Posture Reflect a Healthy State of Mind” by Nev Sagiba
Soft hands, strong hara further reflect spiritual equilibrium. Good manners and reasonable behaviours that refrain from unseemly arguments not inflaming conflict enhance the heaven and earth balance. Strong at the core...
“Commentary on Noriaki Inoue DVD” by Pascal Verhille
In contrast to most of those contributing to your website, I don’t have a high level in aikido. My experience is limited to a practice of Aikikai aikido for four years with Gilbert Maillot, a student of Christian...
Brian Kagen pick: “The Flow of mind in Water and Aikido” by Chalres Badenhop
“Senta Yamada was born in Fukuoka Japan in 1924, and he is the founder of Kikusui Kai. He studied Judo with its founder, Dr. Jigaro Kano, who sent him to study Aikido with its founder. In 1961, he first published...
“Along the sword’s edge” by Mary Stein
Many years ago, I read an essay written by an artist who had worked in the theater. In his writing he pictured a brief, dramatic moment: two generals, leaders of opposing forces yet magnetized by some deep mutual...
“A World Without Friends” by Nev Sagiba
Statistics reveal that in today’s world the practice of communal gathering is in decline more than ever before. This is cause for concern. Family gatherings are all but unknown and concomitantly psychiatric disease is...