With Kokoro!.mp4 — Quarantine
: The reality of the "lockdown dojo" and the necessity of keeping the spirit (Kokoro) active.
: Discussing "Kokoro Connect"—the emotional and mental link to one's art even when physically separated from the community. Quarantine with Kokoro!.mp4
: A pickaxe handle or a simple length of wood acts as a "wooden partner" to improve tai sabaki (body movement) and reach. : The reality of the "lockdown dojo" and
During the pandemic, many practitioners shifted to solo training using a wooden partner (often a piece of wood like an axe or pickaxe handle) to maintain mobility, grip, and timing. The Essence of Solo Practice During the pandemic, many practitioners shifted to solo
: How to select a piece of wood (axe handle for speed, pickaxe for momentum) to substitute for a training partner.
Check out these examples of technical power and precision that can be refined through dedicated solo training:
: Borrowing inspiration from masters like Tada Hiroshi Shihan , quarantine training emphasizes mind-body relaxation rather than just raw force.
