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Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 The perception of the situation ====== The perception of the situation teaches that you should perceive the actual situation exactly, that is to say the condition of the location as well as that of the opponent, … Continue reading Musashi: Sanjugokajo-24 – Kim Taylor, Feb 11, 2015

Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 As I was riding to the coffee shop (Brenda drives) I watched the driver ahead pull into the oncoming lane, partially pass the two cars in front of us, turn left into a plaza, shoot through … Continue reading The illusion of speed – Kim Taylor, Feb 11, 2015

So last night we continued with our study of Chatan Yara Kushanku, We looked at the katas power generation, namely, Gamaku and Chinkuchi to deliver Atifa .. Gamaku: Connecting the body.. In the process of lowering your shoulders, tucking your koshi, and squeezing your lats and core you can create a tension or Torsion that … Continue reading LAST NIGHTS KEIKO AT THE KORYU KYUDOKAN – Steve Lowe 2023

Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 It was just suggested to me that I should update my manuals, add the new material I've written, do a bit of research and have them published properly. I wouldn't mind, if someone else does the … Continue reading New is easier than old. Kim Taylor, Feb 19, 2017

Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 Holding down the pillow ======Holding down the pillow is the teaching of perceiving the signs of your opponent’s intention to strike and thereby suppressing the head of the strike, that is to say before the movement … Continue reading Musashi: Sanjugokajo-23 – Kim Taylor, Feb 10, 2015

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Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 What does it mean to be a martial arts sensei? Part substitute parent, part spiritual advisor, part drill sargent... Really? That's a lot of work, especially for an unregulated non-profession. Give yourself a break and take … Continue reading Pick your fights – Kim Taylor, Feb 10, 2017

The perception of the gap in the rhythms ====== Whether fast or slow your opponent always moves in a particular rhythm. The perception of the gap in the rhythm means to see through the gap in your opponent’s rhythm, or to cause it and then use your own effective rhythm to attack him. If an … Continue reading Musashi: Sanjugokajo-22 – Kim Taylor, Feb 9, 2015

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