I've recently been sent updates of 'subscribed' threads to my email inbox. Has there been a hiccup in the software? My 'Default Thread...
I have seen many threads which talk of Aikido as if 'one size fits all' and the rest are wrong. Equally, we examine the art without a context and...
I read on the Bushi Karate Jitsu website recently that they're opening a new Aikido Dojo named the "Butokukai"... anyone one know any more...
I was discussing Atemi on another thread and wondered what everyone thought about this: Which is the most vulnerable area of the body for...
You'll love this one. I was in Bath over the Bank Holiday and this guy approached me to join a new Martial Arts Centre. Here's how it went:...
I'm an Aikido practitioner, but have watched some Capoeira locally - the instructor is only about 22 but seems very good to an an outsider. We...
Aikido Grappling on the Floor I recently succumbed and did some teaching of knife defence techniques, based around Shudokan (Yoshinkan style)...
I've decided to leave MAP for a while and not to post. I've enjoyed the warm (and the heated) discussions with you all. :) I think I've...
Just about to fly and shedding all my 'sharp objects' before I leave. Then it occurred to me: Why do these numbnuts airlines let joe public in...
Just seen in my local rag that a kung fu black sash 2nd degree has been awarded a national award from the British National Martial Arts...
Pleeeeeze can we all accept that whatever anyone writes is their OPINION. If I post an OPINION it usually contains an adjective making a...
YONKAJO/YONKYO. Give it the finger? I've been asked twice recently about Yonkyo/Yonkajo. I was taught to apply pressure with the base of the...
Kubotan Anyone? Does anyone else train with the kubotan in their dojo? How is it used? Every now and again in our club we used to practice...
I've known excellent exponents of 'fighting' arts who are clueless about philosophy and religion, but it is impossible to call yourself a 'martial...
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