Relates to my thoughts on iaido, which I just reposted (Posted on FB today). Iaido is a partner practice with an invisible opponent, if it's not, it's waving a sword around in the air looking, what was that word, Oh yes, elegant in your Japanese tuxedo. Last night we were doing some Niten after the … Continue reading Class Notes From 25 Jul 2023 – Kim Taylor Reposted 26 Jul 2023
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Things to Ponder!!! 25 Jul 2023
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Physiological defaults Kim Taylor 24 July 2017 Re-Posted 24 Jul 2023
Fighting movements seem to default to certain positions. I speak of kamae, if you will, that are easily found, remembered and used. These defaults are easily taught, easily remembered and so really ought to be the positions used. For example, let's look at a one handed thrust as one would find in suigetsu of the … Continue reading Physiological defaults Kim Taylor 24 July 2017 Re-Posted 24 Jul 2023
How far is too far Kim Taylor July 22, 2016 Re-posted 23 Jul 2023
How do you learn distance? I mean Musashi talks about it all the time, and yesterday was pretty much nothing but frustration all around because I couldn't get across the distancing in one of the less practiced kata we do. After calling the class because it was definitely beer o'clock I worked out how to … Continue reading How far is too far Kim Taylor July 22, 2016 Re-posted 23 Jul 2023
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