NO I.D SORRY WHO ARE YOU?

It seems weird to me that i need a  form of picture i.d to prove i am me .Is not a birth certificate or marriage certificate good enough some say its is due to raise of threat of terror but is it not 1984 being real.

WE ACCEPT BLURRED FACES.

Is it funny how accepting we are of pix elated  or blurred faces on news or tv shows.Being blurred or pix elated if need to hide a victim of crime or young adult and how scary would it be if this was real how would we read others.

DOGS DO TEEN STROPS.

Over a year hundreds of puppies were tracked to see how behaved in their early stages.The study found that puppies behaved like teenagers -impulsive,easily distracted ,erratic,forgot previous training.Experts concluded  their treatment as puppies changed later behavior  more then d.n.a-NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY .

INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD SMALL 4TH DAN WITH TAKEMUSU IWAMA AIKIDO EUROPE.

Interview with Richard Small    July 2017
4th Dan with Takemusu Iwama Aikido Europe.

Q. What inspired you to do aiki jo?
Training with weapons needs no mats, it is something you can practise alone or with a partner, you can practise in street clothes and footwear, anywhere you go, the forest, the beach, your home or garden - you can pick up any stick, broom handle, hoe, umbrella, walking stick, even a twig and enjoy your connection with the spirit of Aikido. As a teacher moving to the area alone it was an art that lent itself to teaching beginners who had neither equipment nor experience.
It is within the reach of almost any person, regardless of their age and ability.

Q. What are the aims of martial arts?
Qualities possible from martial arts practice.
Perception; awareness; confidence; patience; friendship; communication; adaptability; resilience; loyalty; reflection; humility; perspective; compassion; honesty; empathy; discipline, (external and self); humour; co-ordination, (of mind and body); flexibility; intuition.
These are transferable skills that will serve you well in life.
            They are yours for the having.
Aiki Jo can also be used as an exercise system, training aspects of self defence, developing health defence, improving confidence, body awareness,
co-ordination, social and self awareness, balance and power, even engaging in a pathway to moving meditation and finding the path on which your spirit walks. Weapons encourage your ki (spirit energy) to extend beyond self.

Q. What  plans do you have for the future?
I started a martial art when I was in my twenties, probably for much the same reason as anyone else. I sought a security from the confrontations that often beset the minds of youths.
Martial arts are a great reality check for the Ego. You suddenly discover that the art you have taken up to defend yourself is full of people much more able than you. You try harder to catch up, to improve fitness, co-ordination and technical skills. Often, it is not for many years, when the spiritual side of the art becomes more apparent.  The mind/body/spirit connection makes you more calm, centred, and peaceful; And Yes, more powerful. Do not confuse strength with power. When you understand ‘Do nothing and everything is done,’ then you have arrived at the gateway you seek. After more than forty years of training, I plan to keep looking and try and make what I understand, possible through my actions. Still a long way to go – but the journey remains ever more important than the destination.

Links of interest.
www.aikijo.weebly.com   (Information on Aiki Jo in Bideford North Devon.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9U04EU_Qp8&list=PLiSphaNlfbfKmowCvjV5holVeQULm9Hjk    (Saito Sensei weapons video collection.)
http://www.hartlandaikido.co.uk/  (Ki style Aikido in the manner of the late Koichi Tohei 10th Dan. Classes in Buck’s Cross and Holsworthy.)

YARNS OF HOLSWORTHY. INTERVIEW

WHAT INSPIRED YOU?  inspiration for work - the huge variety in colours and textures of the yarns, the creativity, constantly learning new ways of doing things, WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?aims - to get the world addicted to yarn lol, there are great benefits to be gained from doing any type of craft and if i can help people to gain confidence to have a go or progress and develope whether its in knitting and crochet or one of the other crafts we do in our workshops then that's brilliant,WHAT PLANS DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE?  future - to build up the business, the busier i am the more variety i will be able to provide also the busier i am the more the shop will turn into a little community where yarnie(probably not a real word) people can meet, and to continue converting the world to knitting one stitch at a time, not sure this is how you were wanting the questions answered, if there is anything else you want to know please ask, you are most welcome to pop into the shop if you want to take any photos or find out more about the shop 

REVALUATION OF LIFE THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING.

Recently I have  been a  bit  down  and  out about my life and have done some revaluation of it  What conclusion have it come to is that I need to  accept it am growing older and My disabled is limiting the things I  do so I am  going to  carry on doing what I  like at my pace and accept sometimes in life you have to let go.

The Lock House Haunting interview

What Inspired Me? I have always loved writing and have always felt that my childhood was somewhat unusual. I moved to the Forest of Dean over 23 years ago and joined the Dean Writers Circle. During conversations the members learned a little about me and confirmed that how I had grown up was intriguing and indeed unusual. So in respect of actually putting the words on paper it was the members of the Circle who inspired me to write the book. However, I also feel that it was my memories themselves that I felt needed a voice outside of my head. So many times and in so many circumstances the young are ignored and can be left to feel isolated and intimidated. I felt that, and still feel that if one person reads my book and can in some way relate to it maybe they won’t feel as belittled as I used to feel when I was growing up. What are my aims? My aim was always just to tell my story. My book sat for over ten years completed but hidden from view because I was too scared to publish it. I was scared, not that I would not be believed but that it was not good enough and would not hold people’s interest. I have been astounded at the response it has received and has far outgrown any aims that I ever had. Last year I was invited to speak at The Ghost Club in London and the audience was treble the size that I had been informed it would be. Afterwards I was amazed at how many people had (and are still having) similar paranormal experiences. The only aim that I ever had has been achieved at a far bigger scale than I ever imagined. My Future Plans? As far as writing is concerned I would love to write on a full time scale. I have two completed novels sitting on a shelf that have never seen the light of day and one partially written novel that clamours to be finished. Unfortunately, time or rather lack of it, is my enemy. I simply do not have as much time to write as I used to and so I feel that this may have to wait until retirement. In the meantime I am very busy with my Paranormal team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events.) We are working very hard but unlike a lot of groups we are very quiet and don’t advertise ourselves. We are currently working on an experiment which is being conducted over a period of two years and is showing some compelling results. I have discussed the experiment with various Parapsychologists and also at length with members of the Ghost Club. All have been incredibly supportive and are keen for the experiment to reach it to reach it fruition in December this year. As for the distant future? I always like to wait until it is a little closer before I make any plans but I will for as long as I can, continue to investigate the Paranormal and meet and share our evidence and experiences with the Paranormal Community.