Karate Kata and the Weapons Question
Being able to use a weapon within a karate kata does not mean the kata was originally designed for one.
Kobudo
Before Anyone Else Is There
A few quiet minutes in the dojo before the familiar rhythm of training begins. I was up at 5:30 this
Empty Hands, Armed Assumptions
What the phrase “empty hand” can make us forget about real violence, and the assumptions we bring into the dojo.
