Tag Archives: aikido

A good article about choosing a martial art for your kid.

Posted on March 27, 2019 by dmuranaka

This morning my newsfeed directed me to this article: How to choose the best martial art for your child I was expecting something ordinary and uninspired but was pleasantly surprised by what I read. It’s not earth-shattering, but it does … Continue reading →

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Safety in the Martial Arts

Posted on July 2, 2015 by dmuranaka

I read an article today.  The long and short of the story is that there is a martial arts instructor who, after years of teaching and service, he’s beginning to show signs of dementia pugilistica.  We could talk about whether … Continue reading →

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A Thought About The Great Chiba Sensei

Posted on June 11, 2015 by dmuranaka

My interactions with the late Shihan, Chiba Kazuo, were small.  There were two times were he spoke directly to me.  The first was at the end of practice at a New England Aikikai seminar.  It had been a long day. … Continue reading →

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Rewatching “The Last Samurai”

Posted on June 4, 2015 by dmuranaka

I’m reminded, as I rewatch “The Last Samurai,” of a story Stroud-sensei told us when the movie came out.  He saw it with his son, and his son asked something along the lines of if scene where Tom Cruise fights … Continue reading →

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True Budo: A poem and thoughts on literary martial arts writing

Posted on June 3, 2015 by dmuranaka

Originally posted on Maya's and Sam's Dad:
TRUE BUDO We want to be enlightened by an emboldened, reassured, blending spirit of love and peace. So we struggle, wrestle with each other, strike each other like madmen, swirl and…

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True Budo: A poem and thoughts on literary martial arts writing

Posted on April 22, 2015 by dmuranaka

TRUE BUDO We want to be enlightened by an emboldened, reassured, blending spirit of love and peace. So we struggle, wrestle with each other, strike each other like madmen, swirl and twirl around the mat. Then you say the world … Continue reading →

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PoMoSco Poems 11, 12, 13, and 14

Posted on April 17, 2015 by dmuranaka

So I’m falling behind again.  I’m still two days behind on the poem writing, but I’m hoping to get a handle on it sometime in the next few days.  My poems are all on my profile page. Please check them … Continue reading →

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The Minstrel of Belmont: Aikido Poems

Posted on March 28, 2015 by dmuranaka

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be writing a series of blog posts talking about some of the poems in my chapbook, The Minstrel of Belmont and my upcoming full-length collection, Hanami.  Today’s post is the first in that series and is on … Continue reading →

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Aiki-bum Domestic

Posted on November 8, 2014 by dmuranaka

This poem is special.  It’s a Sam poem, and the third one to be published.  I’m still conflicted since I’m looking for the first Maya poem to get published.  On the other hand, Aiki-bum Domestic is the first poem that includes my … Continue reading →

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Poem 30 and a Big Thank You to Tupelo Press

Posted on August 30, 2014 by dmuranaka

Well, we’re at the end.  Day 30 poems are posted.  Firstly, a few thank yous.  Thank you to Tupelo Press for this great challenge and opportunity to stretch myself, to get some extra exposure, and to meet some wonderful people. … Continue reading →

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