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Old 01-17-2015, 11:06 AM   #1
sorokod
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"It shoots"

An enthusiastic and naive westerner with appetite for mysticism, becomes a student of a Japanese martial artist - misunderstandings and hilarity ensues.

http://www.thezensite.com/ZenEssays/...of_Archery.pdf

also here:

https://www.lvc.edu/vhr/2010/Articles/king.pdf

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Old 01-22-2015, 12:04 AM   #2
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Re: "It shoots"

Thank you for sharing this, I remember reading the book several times with interest.
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Old 01-22-2015, 01:34 PM   #3
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Re: "It shoots"

Quote:
Steven Shimanek wrote: View Post
Thank you for sharing this, I remember reading the book several times with interest.
You are welcome.

There is a strong temptation to draw analogies between Herrigel-Awa story and various bits
of Aikido history - not at all sure it needs to be resisted.

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Old 03-05-2015, 04:47 PM   #4
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Re: "It shoots"

Fascinating read. Thank you.

Andrew Sunter
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Old 03-07-2015, 11:42 AM   #5
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Glad you liked it.

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