Dave GiddingsJun 9, 20232 minFundamental techniques...fundamental weapons?When we talk about training there is always an emphasis on the kihon happo and san shin no kata - the fundamental kata that are the...
Dave GiddingsMar 27, 20233 minTesting for the first step - ShodanHere goes, opening a can of worms (which quite frankly are less dramatic in real life) the test for Shodan - the first black belt grade....
Dave GiddingsNov 19, 20225 minNewbury Ninja - the story so far...With the dojo shrinking (unlike my waistline) I have been thinking a lot recently about why and when I started the dojo here in the wilds...
Dave GiddingsNov 11, 20222 minWeapons? Can you handle it?There are often debates about when weapons should be added to training, at what grade, time, or student development. I have to say I have...