How to see the hidden meanings of 16 Japanese weapons kanji
Every kanji tells a story . . .
How high is your Risk Appetite for Martial Arts?
Here are some ideas borrowed from organisational risk management – see if they can apply to your own martial arts journey . . .
Is this Wonder Woman meme “empowering” – or not . . . ?
“This look is elegant and dangerous, which is pretty much the ultimate display of girl power”, writes Delaney Strunk.
I think:
– Elegant – for sure.
– Ultimate display of girl power – what?!
– Dangerous? Maybe – but to me it looks more dangerous for the women themselves, than for any potential villain . . .
But is this fair . . . ?
Are Eastern values “better” than Western values?
“Instead of dividing the world along cultural lines, we might be better off recognising and cultivating our cognitive flexibility . . . ”
Could martial artists hold the key? 😉
Three different perspectives on Miyamoto Musashi’s “Arresting Shadows”
Three different but complementary lenses – to help us understand and make use of this poetic yet potentially deadly concept . . .
Are “spiritually meaningful” martial arts better than combat arts?
“Budō Inochi” reader Jamie writes (via the brilliant Google + Martial Arts Forums): “What is the difference between Martial Arts and hand-to-hand combat such as Krav Maga)? I sense a Martial Art to have a meaningful/spiritual purpose? Whereas, Krav Maga is a practical function and if there is anything spiritual it would be the resolve of the practitioner. I am considering studying true/real Martial Arts for several reasons […]”
How do you teach young people about violence prevention?
The charity Stand Against Violence takes a public health approach to violence prevention – with impressive results . . .
Why martial arts study is like scaling a magic mountain
“Once there was a swordsman who thought to himself: I’ve been deeply resolved in this Way and have practiced for many years. Still, I have not yet learned its deepest secrets or got to the heart of it. I should go into the mountains, meet with the demons, and carry on the highest laws of the Way . . .”
Can you learn to apply “martial arts principles” without training in a martial art?
Anyone serious about martial arts will tell you that their practice has transformed them over time.
We often wish that more other people could share in these benefits.
But many people don’t want to learn martial arts!
However, in true Aikido style, sensei Quentin Cooke wants to blend with (not fight!) this fact and turn it around – in his mission to introduce the principles of Aikido to non-martial artists . . .
Is your martial arts training one of the most valuable things you’ve ever invested in?
On investing in “experiences” over “things” . . .