Monthly Archives: August 2014
Road Maps
Occasionally I listen to students of arts such as Tae Kwon Do or Kempo and am struck by comments such as “for my next belt I have to learn 3 new kata and 7 new self-defense techniques.” It strikes me … Continue reading
Lineage
Hang around in martial arts circles long enough and the subject of lineage will inevitably come up. It’s not always explicitly spelled out, but the traditional concept goes something like this: Once upon a time, there was a brilliant, badass … Continue reading
BJJ Contemplations 