by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | Hatsumi
“From now on you must strive to cut out unnecessary movement. Waste in movement is wrong and will get you killed.” – Masaaki...
by admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Hatsumi
“Remember that for every technique you think you can fall back on, there is a counter for it, or there are times when it cannot be used. When real battle comes, you must remember that some things will not be applicable. Don’t think that any one technique is quintessential.” – Masaaki...
by admin | May 17, 2017 | Hatsumi
It’s clear to most that violent feelings lead to bad outcomes, but the mistake of being too soft derails us in just the same way. By tolerating slackness and indecision we leave a space for ruin. On the other hand, taking a decisive position then defending that position against all opposition will be criticised as being mean or rigid. Which would you rather, the solitude of success or the company of failure? There will come a time when you have to make choices between beliefs, and people, that no longer work for you and those that will bring you great success and immovable peace. True balance lies in between the two, where the mind and heart are neither too hard or too...
