Martial Arts; Abuse by Teachers
In Martial Arts groups particularly those leaning toward a tradition which have a more rigid hierarchy, there is often a tendency to form an unhealthy relationship to the teacher. This unhealthy relationship develops when the teacher establishes a co-dependant relationship with the student in which they become a foster-father or foster parent or "Guru"- not in the true sense of the word but in the sense of a perceived infallible authority. It usually happens very gradually. And it usually happens...
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W. E. Fairbairn
A British Pioneer in Asian Martial Arts. This article is a series of images, they will open in a new window.
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Allen Pittman
Wisdom of the Body- La Sagesse du Corps
A system of body movements which go from the ground to standing upright and walking and squatting and lunging. These movements exemplify the stages of growth in child development, human history and the history of religion.
Allen Pittman
Trevor Pryce Leggett; Physical Education, Judo, and Kano's Original Intention.
An interview conducted October 6, 1999 with the assistance of Richard "Dicky" Bowen.
Allen Pittman
The Templar Research and Journey 1999
Pictures and informations on Allens trip around Europe concerning the Templars.
Allen Pittman
Notes from an YiQuan Training Diary
An introduction to some of the training methods as taught by Cui RuiBin
Theo Vereecken
Chi
Allen Pittman's views on Chi / Qi.
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Praise of Arya
Tara Who Saves From The Eight Great Fears
Allen Pittman
Teachers and Karma
Breaking Preconceptions
Which was published in Atlanta's Oracle Magazine
Allen's personal trip to Taiwan & finding his teacher.
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South Africa
Allen's update on his South Africa journey.
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South Africa, Chapter 2
Allen's second update on his South Africa journey.
Allen Pittman
South Africa, Chapter 3
Allen's third update on his South Africa journey.
Allen Pittman
Applegate Review
Allen's review of The Close Combat Files of Col. Rex Applegate, by Col. Rex Applegate and Maj. Chuck Nelson. Published by Paladin Press.
Allen Pittman
