Martial arts
Life After Blackbelt
Here is a thoughtful article submitted by one of our newest blackbelts; Ben San, about what Blackbelt now means to him. ‘Life After Blackbelt’ by Ben Sen: Because I have reached the age of 25, and have now been a student of Aikido-Te for 1/5 of my life, I feel it’s now an approripate time […]
The Black Belt Seminar, by Sensei Kevin
When Richard San asked me if I’d like to submit a write up of the recent Wisewarrior Black Belt Seminar, I have to admit, I thought it would be easy. I’m convinced that it still should be easy though that conviction is rapidly fading – hence this sentence of filler whilst I struggle to convey […]
‘Gentilesse’ and Aikido by Kohigh Matthew
Gentilesse Here we have a lovely piece of writing by Kohigh Matthew who shares here his passion for an ancient ideal that he has long been interested in and admired. Gentilesse is a concept originating in France nearly one thousand years ago. There is no equivalent concept in English, but its meaning heavily overlaps […]
Mark San; ‘The Martial Artist’
I have always thought that a Martial Artist must embody both the Martial, combative elements of his style, and also the Artistic side. We learn Martial discipline by standing on the line with our fellow students, by showing our Sensei and fellow travelers of ‘the Way’ proper respect and care-when they put their bodies on […]
Dohigh Lucy: “Flow and the martial arts”
Here is our next article for ‘The Lounge’, from another of our wonderful ‘Wisewarrior’ students! Dohigh Lucy talks here about her twin passions for science and the martial arts, and how they both connect in the dojo… I do not believe in chi, (ch’i, qi, spell it however you want). I do not believe that […]
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