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trains of thought Part 2: The Practice of Biotensegrity
by Dr. Paul Williams, PT, DPT Since I was around sixteen, my body’s fascial connections have been forged and tempered through training in aikido. In the last several years,…
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sente and awase in aikido
At the 2023 TAA Gasshuku at Lake Tahoe, we worked on shomenuchi ikkyo in a class and I explained how the nage needs to initiate the technique by extending her arm toward uke’s face…
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trains of thought i: the anatomy of a roll
By Dr. Paul Williams, PT, DPTFor this series, I will focus on how fascia group together muscles, myofascia, into networks called tracks, lines, or chains that can provide…
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the horse stance
This paper provides background information on a well-known martial arts stance, the horse stance, and explains the proper way to practice it. General information on martial stances, including…
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the supreme bonsai grower and the dance of life
by Hoa Newens Acceptance and creation, the yin and yang of life.We cannot create without accepting first,For accepting rather than fighting the pain frees our energy to create…
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gratitude and love
by Hoa Newens What Is Gratitude When a person receives something of value from another, the recipient appreciates the gift and is thankful. A young man was in…



