By Tom Reed, dojo cho I read the piece below as part of a larger commentary that a friend sent to me. This is the last part of it, and...

By Tom Reed, dojo cho Recently a student sent me a link to an aikido site post that described the “five spirits of budo.” I had never...

Students will be eligible for promotion if they have been observing proper etiquette, including having attended at least 2/3 of the...

by Tom Reed, Dojo Cho I will boil the teachings of Jesus Christ down to three words: love one another. I mean the Philia or Agape* form...

By Tom Reed, Dojo Cho In class I have talked about the pulsing and dynamic quality of our interactions in kumitachi; we alternate between...

(written to the students of Wild Coast dojo in about 2009) By Tom Reed note: while I am nonviolent, I question and contemplate...

The Theater of Tengu Ryu I was once talking to a friend about Tengu Ryu. I told her I did not know if it was a martial art because there...

Tengu Ryu Etiquette Proper observance of etiquette is as much a part of your Tengu Ryu training as is learning technique. In many cases,...

Words Tengu mythical birdmen of the mountain forests that were sword masters Ryu Style Ai Harmony (unity, togetherness,...