Tameshigiri Series: FirstCuts
In recent posts to our Tameshigiri series, we showed the carving of the cutting post and the rolling of the tatami mats. With those tasks completed, the remaining two tasks [...]
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Tameshigiri Series: Rolling the mats
In the previous installment of the Tameshigiri Series, we showed how we made the post for holding a rolled-up tatami mat for cutting. In this installment, we will detail [...]
Tameshigiri Series: Cutting Post
In 2012 Gleason Sensei briefly considered adding a “live blade” session to Shobu Aikido’s program. His intent was to give his students the opportunity to [...]
NOT Oakley X-Metal Collection: Mars Leather
We have a couple of pairs of Oakley sunglasses (Juliet, Madman) in our collection. Oakley glasses are instantly recognizable to those who know their X-Metal line. They are [...]
Snailax Knee Massager: FirstLook/FirstUse
Knees are tricky things. They are critical to us humans being able to move. But use them too much, and they wear out. Don’t use them enough, and they tighten up. As we [...]
RainyDaySports: OOFOS FirstLook
Walking around—technically called bi-pedaling—is hard on the feet, often resulting in pain and fatigue. Great orthotics like UpStep can help, and the results can be [...]
Fluidstance Level : FirstLook
There’s a lot you can do to develop a sense of balance, improve your strength, create better posture, and increase body coordination. It’s called “balance [...]
OYO Nova and Personal Gym: InTheWild
We started using OYO’s Personal Gym (OPG) and their somewhat beefier NOVA when the COVID pandemic started, mostly because all the gyms and dojos had shuttered for [...]
Skill Board : FirstLook
We did FirstLooks for two balance trainers (Devebor and TerraCore) when the at-home market started gaining traction. We continued using both when the pandemic hit, and they [...]
OYO NOVA: FirstLook
Working out at home became a necessity for those who wanted to stay fit during this pandemic. With the right kind of gear, strength, aerobic, and many other types of training [...]
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