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soft and hard
I had a taiji symbol placed in the center of the patch for our dojo or kuen. It is at the center of the patch surrounded by a representation of the five animals and the kosho symbols in an octogon. … Continue reading
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one move?
When teaching we always break the techniques down into smaller ‘bites’ where we can emphasize the important points that make it work and, of course, make it easier for the student to assimilate. Shihan told me to make it a … Continue reading
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At Home in the Crane
When I last tested with MSDC, I noted a big deficiency in myself. When exhausted, dehydrated and hungry standing in a crane / flamingo stance was not easy. I was shaky and those testing me not only noticed but made … Continue reading
