Virtue of the Sword by James Williams

Training in various, seemingly antiquated, military arts is becoming increasing common in our 21st century society. Why pursue these arts that require so much effort, discipline, and often pain? Why do we seek to test ourselves in struggle and training for combat?...

The Psychology of Combat by James Williams

I was pleased to see a review of the book “Bloody Iron” in Volume 24, No. 3 of Aikido Journal. Here is a book that speaks plainly about the reality of conflict with edged weapons in circumstances involving lethal force. The authors, both long time...

An interview with James Williams

Interview With James Williams – Part Oneby Stanley PraninThe following interview of James Williams was conducted by Stanley Pranin at his dojo in Encinitas, California on November 1, 2004.Stanley Pranin: I’m here with James Williams and several of his...

The Eye and the Mind by James Williams

Sophisticated ancient warrior arts had particular ways of using the eyes. This methodology maximized the brains ability to process information. The eyes don’t see, the brain “sees”. How the eyes are used determines how effectively the brain can process information. It...

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The Eye and the Mind by James WilliamsSophisticated ancient warrior arts had particular ways of using the eyes. This methodology maximized the brains ability to process information. The eyes don’t see, the brain “sees”. How the eyes are used determines how effectively...