HARD AND SOFT

     What is the difference between internal and external martial arts?                                                  Hayashi Tomio There are two understandings of the distinctions between internal and external martial arts. The first is quite simple. Any art...

EVERY DAY IS A TEST

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#23 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999. Real people-Real events Thursday, January 14, 1999 Sleet and icy rain is falling today. Dharman tells me that Roberto was lackluster during his pretest review...

TO MANY COOKS…

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA#20 in a continuing series— 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999, real people-real study  Police officer Mitchell, approaches me at the front of the room as I lay my black leather briefcase in the far left corner. He reminds...

All Fields Must Lay Fallow

CHRONICLES OF THE DOKA (#17 in a continuing series of 84 days in the teaching life of an American sensei in 1999) Wednesday, January 13, 1999 Dave calls to cancel his private session. It’s his fourth cancellation in a row. Lately, he cancels more classes then he...

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...