At two months of traning I’ve learned to stand by myself and shoot at the target 99% sure I won’t send an arrow flying over the roof of the dojo and into the nearby park. It’s not that you couldn’t learn to do it quicker, but this is my experience. This simple of act of shooting… Continue reading My Current Kyudo
This morning I realized I practice martial arts to interact with people. However, it is one of the most isolating interests I have. My life is very big. Let’s say it’s a 360 degree circle I am standing in the middle of. Standing there, I cannot see my whole life. I can only see what I… Continue reading Lonliness on the Budo Path
A crane stands in the river, doesn’t move much. A lot of waiting. There are fish, but not enough to swoop down and expect immediate gratification. A crane waits in the river, staring at the river. Sometimes distracted. It’s not a machine. One could stare at the river for a fish. Clear flowing river until… Continue reading Standing in the River
1.) jo (wooden short staff) – 10 minutes 2.) ken (wooden sword) – 10 minutes 3.) striking – 10 minutes 4.) stretching – 10 minutes 5.) standing meditation – 20 minutes “No one messes with my mornings.” is what my first tai chi teacher in San Francisco used to say. He is very much a… Continue reading My Morning Budo Routine
Summer is absolutley the worst time for aikido. Actually, I’m convinced it’s the worst time for any martial art. A combination of beautiful weather, summer events, and friends who don’t fill their free time with activities that depend on consistent practice all make for a difficult time in getting to the dojo. I’ve been able to rationalize setting… Continue reading When Aikido is More Work Than Work
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