KNOW YOUR PLACE

  CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#15 in a continuing series of 84 days in the teaching life of a sensei)        Who knows in what order Tesshu developed his higher sword principles. No principle is mutually exclusive, but as he witnessed the extraordinary powers of his mind...

Mind And Sword As One

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#14: 84 Days in a continuing series ‘The Teaching Life Of A Sensei’ To grasp the uncommon skills of the swordsman Tesshu, you must understand the underlying reasons for the development of martial arts. It is oversimplifying to say...

SPIRIT BLADE

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#13 in a continuing series of 84 days in the teaching life of a sensei) Because the curious mind is a growing, thirsting mind I encourage Dharman to ask questions. “If you are going to be my apprentice you must ask me questions.”   Darren dives...

Fox or rabbit, which are you?

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#12 in a continuing series of 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei)         “I respect where student’s stand in time and space with me. If I didn’t, how could I possibly meet them at that juncture where real change is possible? I...

HOIST

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA # 11 in a contInuing series (The essential goal of martial arts is to elevate ourselves above the conflicts that are avoidable and to be fully present in mind, body, and spirit when taking action to resolve those conflicts we cannot escape. In...