Kiai Echo Articles by Sensei Richard Howell
Fundamental Principles of Martial Arts
A survey of basic principles that apply to martial arts performance regardless of style.
The Theory of Dues
My description of an effective attitude towards training for jujitsuka over 40.
Doing What Comes Naturally
In martial arts training this means that you must develop skills to control primary and very natural emotions such as fear in order to have the ability to relax and fully express your natural physical strength and coordination.
Thanks to Don Angier
"I don’t look for anything from uke. I just do my technique.”
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