Interview with Longtime Judo Coach Lou Moyerman: The Lasting Effects of Judo, Part II
Lou Moyerman first started judo after being jumped by some kids, enrolling in a program led by Helen Foos. Moyerman would come to view Foos as a second mother and would be introduced to Takahiko Ishikawa through her. When he enrolled in Temple University and began a judo club there. From there, Moyerman took to…
Interview with Longtime Judo Coach Lou Moyerman: The Lasting Effects of Judo, Part I
Lou Moyerman first started judo after being jumped by some kids, enrolling in a program led by Helen Foos. Moyerman would come to view Foos as a second mother and would be introduced to Takahiko Ishikawa through her. When he enrolled in Temple University and began a judo club there. From there, Moyerman took to…
A Principles-Driven Developmental Taxonomy of Karate Kata by Michael Martin
Karate kata are most often encountered as sequences to memorize, forms to perform, and milestones to pass on the way to higher rank. In many dojos, they are treated as objects: fixed arrangements of movement whose value lies in faithful reproduction, technical sharpness, or aesthetic precision. Students learn them as lists, instructors teach them as…
Martial Arts Historian: The Wider Implications
Some time ago, there was an interaction on social media that revolved around a video about aikido history. After reading the comments, I was left feeling unsettled; I was disappointed and frustrated by how the online exchange unfolded. However, before explaining what happened, it may be best to come to terms with the idea, definition…
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