My Judo sensei was relentless, he'd walk around us casually, then without warning sweep or throw us to the ground. With a smile, he'd then point out the weakness or flaw in our stance that allowed him to throw us.
Show Boat
As a kid, I wish I could say that I was self-assured, well-muscled, and, if not feared, respected around the neighborhood. Not at all. I was skinny, frightened of my shadow, and picked on.
Enzan no metsuke – a secret of the masters
Enzan no metsuke is roughly translated as "gazing at the mountains". In the martial art I practice ( Iaido), it refers to a technique of gazing at a wide field of vision rather than focusing upon a single point or opponent. It's also a handy tool for the arts
Pride
(teachers of martial arts). It was a memorable evening because Sensei's teacher was visiting us from Japan, and we wanted everything perfect.
Judo to the Rescue
In today's terms, I had an attention deficit disorder. Teachers despaired of me. But the dojo seemed a good match for a kid who otherwise appeared to be only interested in his guitar.
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