A (word) picture paints a thousand words! Here are seven powerful metaphors from martial artists across different styles, to describe how being limited to online training during the COVID lockdown feels . . .
We’re used to doing many things virtually now – but is it really possible to teach or learn a martial art online? Matt Stait and I have co-written a new book which asks some searching questions about the essence and the future of the martial arts; and invites you to consider whether online martial arts are the death knell for authentic practice, or their much-needed saviour , , ,
More and more, I see how learning a martial art can educate us – far beyond just learning to punch and kick . . .