Comments on Martial Views: The Art of Forgetting

Thanks John.

2009-06-02T09:10:28.274-05:00

Thanks John.

I hadn't heard that analogy from draeger before, t...

2009-05-30T20:27:44.198-05:00

I hadn't heard that analogy from draeger before, that's great stuff.

Nice post John!

Thanks Oldman. Creating a painting is just lik...

2009-05-29T23:45:18.462-05:00
Thanks Oldman.

Creating a painting is just like breathing. They make it appear effortless.I suppose for the master painter his creation really is effortless. Of course it takes some time and effort to get to that point.

Here's an article you should enjoy that discusses martial arts specifically as an art form.

Very enjoyable read John.I work in a community of ...

2009-05-29T15:24:33.504-05:00
Very enjoyable read John.I work in a community of visual artists. There are some that are very masterful in their craft. There work is both full of tradition and yet very fresh. Creating a painting is just like breathing. They make it appear effortless. You can see by their technique who their teacher was, though you would never mistake a "Lueck" for a "Shapiro". When complimented they sincerely reply, "Oh that? No big deal" and mean it. I sure you have heard the phrase "He has forgotten more than I will ever know". Directness... economy of means...so many similarities between the arts.

Draeger's three volume Martial Arts and Ways o...

2009-05-26T10:29:10.864-05:00
Draeger's three volume Martial Arts and Ways of Japan are a must read.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_0_8?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=donn+draeger&sprefix=donn+dra

Oorahhh!

2009-05-26T09:48:47.346-05:00
Oorahhh!