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THE DAY JUJITSU DIED

Let us look at one historical instance that illuminates a lesson in task saturation, or what Miyamoto Musashi called “sword flowers.” Jujitsu just happens to be the vehicle of this lesson. The art is not being picked on at all. The focus is less on the art than it is on the mind of the combat athlete who “fixes” beyond good sense or good health.

We will begin in France, spend time in a Black Hawk helicopter, allow a samurai to throw shade and wind up with pupils dilated for wiser choices with respect to tactics and strategy.

  Edmond Desbonnet was a physicalculture purveyor and entrepreneur. Like all good businessmen, he kept an eye out for ways to increase his client count. During a trip to London

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