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...

INSIDE TEACHING

CHILDREN & THE MARTIAL ARTS—AN UPHILL BATTLE By Christopher J. Goedecke             More than ever, our children need a serious and sensitive approach toward understanding violence, aggression and empowering self-disciplines.  Never before have martial arts...