Northwest Glima Gathering

You will get hands-on right away, wrestling like a Viking. Take down and escape from an opponent and test yourself in honest, friendly competition. The simple rules make it easy for beginners to get started, while experienced grappling enthusiasts will enjoy the challenge of this fast-paced sport. Trash-talking is not only allowed, but encouraged. A… Continue reading Northwest Glima Gathering

Diversity and Adversity

There are two central ideas that are largely unmentioned in martial arts culture that I am increasingly compelled to address. I’ve had a few experiences recently that fly in the face of the how and why we do what we do. So: First, martial arts does not belong to anyone. Its sources can be traced… Continue reading Diversity and Adversity

Yes, it looks like bull$#!t.

People give so-called “soft arts” a bad wrap. They look at the practices of these martial artists and consistently say things like “that would never work in a fight”, and they are absolutely correct. If you look at every single Aikido kata as-is in a manual, you will be hard pressed to see something that… Continue reading Yes, it looks like bull$#!t.