Dave HooverNov 1, 20221 minThe Way of the Living SwordThe Secret Teachings of Yagyu Munenori Translated by D.E. Tarver I highly recommend this book for all serious martial artists, regardless...
Dave HooverJul 19, 20212 minHow to learn Karate - aka - The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin“You start with the fundamentals (basics), get a solid foundation fuelled by understanding the principles of your discipline, then you ...
Dave HooverMay 19, 20211 minThe Tao of SenecaPractical Letters from a Stoic Master, with forward by Tim Ferris. Despite being written in Roman times, nearly two thousand ago, Seneca...
Dave HooverApr 23, 20211 minCanadian SpringYears ago I was travelling down south with some American colleagues, and they were laughing at how excited Canadians get for Spring. While
Dave HooverOct 13, 20203 minZen in the Art of Archery by Eugene HerrigelA must-read book for all serious martial artists. This book is one of the most articulate books on Zen that I have read. From a first person
Dave HooverJun 25, 20202 minA handbook for Jedi knightsThis is how Steven Pressfield describes “The Obstacle is the Way” by Ryan Holiday. Everyone knows Jedi knights are just sci-fi martial...
Dave HooverFeb 22, 20181 minThink that you have numerous enemiesWe ended class last night (as we often do) with a very brief discussion of some budo philosophies. Last night we brushed over one, but...