by rmgadmin | Aug 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
(Robert Arnold believes he was sitting around this circle in the early 1970’s as sensei W.S. Russell conducted a sparring match with Isshin Kempo students at the Bank Street Dojo in Summit, New Jersey.) SOME THOUGHTS ON KATA AND BUNKAI Robert Arnold, 2014 The...
by rmgadmin | Jul 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
A TEACHER AND A STUDENT FIND EACH OTHER CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#10 in a continuing series – 84 days in the teaching life of a sensei) It is 11:25 a.m. on a sunny, Tuesday, January 12th 1999. Dharman, the name I have affectionately given the young university...
by rmgadmin | Jul 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA Part 9 in a continuing series Bang! The long awaited explosion happened. Mankind set out in a din and roar of dust, whoopees and ravenous desires. Their cries faded in the distance until the tinkerer could barely make out their small...
by rmgadmin | Jun 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA How do you know you are actually getting anywhere? (Part 8 in a continuing series) Here’s a personal metaphor for spiritual teachers. One blustery, March day a young man simply and beautifully came into existence. With little guidance from his...
by rmgadmin | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA Part 7 in a continuing series Life can be lived fully, either on the inside and/or the outside of your skin. Those who live mostly on the outside are considered ‘Hard’ stylists. Those who choose the interior abode are the ‘Soft’, or Internal...
