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Kevin Leavitt wrote:
I share your hypothesis Jennifer.
Have you by chance read "In Search of the Warrior Spirit"?
Dr Strozzi-Heckler covers alot of this in that book.
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Yes, fortunately I have. It indeed came to find again in the context of this conversation.
This links to Amazon Book:
http://cli.gs/6q30SS
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The good news is that the Army has instituted the Modern Army Combatives Program, which is a form of budo. Although I am not sure how many people identify with it for the reasons you state, but it is a step in the direction.
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That's interesting. I'll look into it. I think it can be a great advantage when people don't know the benefits of what they are doing to begin with. It doesn't give their 'defensive mind' (or ego defenses) a chance to get in the way.
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}The army also has started a whole program on "Battlemind" as well.
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https://www.battlemind.army.mil/[/url]
While we might not recognize it in the form we see in the dojo, there are things that are being done these days.
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If they are based on Budo principles and codes I might recognize them.
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I agree though that for many, budo and particularly Aikido, for the reasons Dr Strozzi-Heckler outlines in his book would be a good thing too!
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I am so glad to hear that from you. I believe there will be an even greater need in the future and it would be great to have experienced people in a position to share their skills and collected wisdom.
Thanks for your thoughtful response!
jen