“Martial Intent” Probably Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
By Sensei Guy Hagen September, 2017I’ve trained in many martial arts and martial sports. Countless times I heard various senseis tell us to “keep martial intent!” While all arts and sports are designed to be practiced safely, our teachers often remind us that there is a very serious side to what we practice, and we […]
Aikido and Life Balance
By Sensei Guy Hagen January 5, 2014 Like many of you, I was attracted to Aikido because even though it is grounded in real combat and danger, it is a life art and philosophy. It is not motivated by machismo, fueled by insecurities, or limited by a competition mindset. That’s why more than 20 years ago, […]