Ellis Amdur

Well, the first columns are up - and I guarantee, I will have some wonderful surprises for everyone. One other important idea.

There are many folks - particularly old school folks - who would not be inclined to join Aikiweb for any one of a number of reasons.

Let us say, however, that you know that individual was a personal student of A. Shihan, whom I've just set up the archive thread for. If they are willing, they could either write something that you post, or you could interview them. Remember - the crux of this is not merely the personal anecdotes, though these, in and of themselves, are quite valuable. Beyond that, what the actual experience of their skill felt like. That's the heart of this.