Force in Martial Practice: Capability, Expression, and Regulation by Michael Martin, Part I
Introduction Martial arts have traditionally been classified through technique, strategy, lineage, cultural origin, philosophical orientation, or preferred methods of combat. Systems are commonly distinguished as striking or grappling, internal or external, hard or soft, or sportive or combative. Such classifications remain useful for describing martial traditions and practices, but they provide less insight into how…
“He Played with Timing and Distance:” Kokoro Aikido Budapest Instructor Péter Békési on Donovan Waite’s Impression
With the passing of Nobuyoshi Tamura in Europe, many aikidoka searched for a new teacher. It just so happened that Yoshimitsu Yamada offered to send Donovan Waite to Hungary. From that first moment, Péter Békési was hooked. Focusing on Waite as a person, Békési provides a different perspective of the late aikido instructor. Martial Arts…
“Take a Deep Breath:” Shiseikan Dojo Founder Toshko Getov Talks About Fumio Toyoda in Bulgaria
When he first saw Fumio Toyoda lead a two-week seminar in Sofia, Bulgaria, Toshko Getov felt something inside of him that made him know that he found his teacher. Excited, Getov volunteered to Toyoda’s uke and remained his Bulgarian uke until the latter’s passing. Enamored and ultimately influenced by Toyoda’s approach to technique, teaching, martial…
“Relax Completely Means Relax Completely:” David Fultz Remembers John Eley and the Early Years of Ki Society Aikido Part II
David Fultz began studying Judo in 1968 at the University of Chicago Judo Club, where he trained under Dr. Paul Harper and Barry Brunsden. In January 1975, Fultz began studying Aikido with John Eley at the University of Chicago Aikido Club. He remained with Eley for twenty-seven years, serving as his second in command and…
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