How to choose a safe martial arts club if you’re an abuse survivor

posted in: Survivors | 18

Cherry writes: “I am looking around for martial arts teachers [with] experience or expertise in working with people with trauma. I read your articles and advice on this, but I am nervous (scared) about cold-calling/meeting coaches or going to trial classes as I am still susceptible to trusting the wrong people and triggered by violence/anger . . .”

Which of these female warriors do you most deeply connect with?

posted in: Empowerment, Women | 0

Budō Inochi reader Sara writes: “I dream of being both fierce and compassionate – a real-life warrior goddess. But I don’t have any high-ranking women in my dojo to look up to as role models at this moment in time, unfortunately. Could you suggest a few characters from films, books etc who capture this essence?”. This article is an answer to Sara’s question . . .

On martial artists obsessed with being “Sensei”

posted in: Teaching | 15

Karate teacher Graham says:

“I’m curious about people who seem so locked into being “Sensei”? I love to forget I’m a teacher, and absorb others’ teaching when I get a chance; and I’m surprised when others don’t seem to feel the same way, Do you have any thoughts on what makes some people be like this . . . ?”