I was talking with a friend of mine about kendo and how difficult it is to train the right moves…
Mars Street View
Mars as you’ve never seen it before! This is mind-boggling and a great reminder of how great science is in…
Conducting Class
In my kendo club we have been re-organizing our lesson plans and asking others to step forward and lead classes.…
Bhagavad Heat
When I am not slaving away for my corporate masters or my family, I find quiet moments in kendo training.…
The Trickster
“Almost all non-literate mythology has a trickster-hero of some kind. […] And there’s a very special property in the trickster:…
Hotengahara
Using the lesson plan from GymJones (no equipment) I’m starting to feel more strength and energy as I did when…
David Katz and the War Against Steak
David Katz posted a poorly-edited and even more poorly-thought out essay in the Huffington Post. Worried amount the mounting evidence…
UW Taikai – Post Report
I had a blast being with my friends from NW Kendo and everyone from the club was in great form.…
Taikai Prep (or lack thereof)
With the UW Taikai coming up this weekend, I’m in no way ready for it. I’ve been traveling on business…
My First Day in San Francisco
The city is great, with busy streets, places to eat; and plenty of people to watch. As a small-town boy…