Ranko CericThe International Day for ToleranceToday is the International Day for Tolerance, so I had a little talk about it with my young Aikido students.Nov 16, 2023Nov 16, 2023
Ranko CericForm or Freedom?My martial journey began with Aikido, a Japanese martial art with traditional approach to teaching (though often called a traditional…Sep 8, 20201Sep 8, 20201
Ranko CericWatch, Listen, UnderstandIt happens sometimes that I demonstrate and explain a technique to my students, very satisfied with myself I say "Dozo!" (direct…Aug 25, 2020Aug 25, 2020
Ranko CericInsult or InjuryThis guy was shouting at me, insulting and accusing me that I have scratched the review mirror on his obviously new metallic chewing gum…Aug 18, 2020Aug 18, 2020
Ranko CericPlaying the martial artsMartial arts are not games, they should be trained as brutally and realistically as possible, some say. Intensive sparrings, blood and…Aug 11, 2020Aug 11, 2020
Ranko CericBoring stuff…Martial arts practice is exhausting, repetitive and boring.Aug 4, 2020Aug 4, 2020
Ranko CericTurbulent TimesEven though mostly practiced in times of peace, Martial Arts are meant to prepare us for the times of war.Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020
Ranko CericAnachronismThings that have just yesterday been cool and fancy look so outdated and out of place today.Jul 29, 2020Jul 29, 2020
Ranko CericStrength and ConditioningSpending large part of your martial arts training on strength and conditioning exercises is a waste of time. Why? If a martial art depends…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020
Ranko CericSelf DefenceSo, a guy attacks you with machine gun, what do you do? Or, this guy attacks with a knife like a Singer sewing machine, how do you defend…Jul 28, 2020Jul 28, 2020