Strange saying former because despite the fact that I no longer train with him physically. Due to time, my current priority's in life, and transportation constraints. He will always be my Sensei.
The experience of training and learning from Sensei Robertson will last a life time, who knows maybe even longer. His teachings, perspectives, way of life have always inspired me and continue to. Very much outside of the traditional martial arts box yet at the same time traditional. You could say he includes and transcends the traditional.
The AikiWeb Papers by Ross Robertson
Early in 2004, Jun Akiyama of AikiWeb asked several people if they would be interested in contributing monthly columns to his web site. I was privileged to be among those asked. Since then, I have written a submission for each month of publication.AikiWeb is arguably the web's most important watering hole for anyone interested in aikido and all things aiki. Writing about aikido is difficult -- rather like the proverbial "dancing about architecture" (which I've never really thought was a bad idea, so much as conceptually challenging). I would like to say that in my writing I've found a flow that embodies the experience of aikido at its best, for both author and reader. In reality, while at times I've hit a nice zone, the articles referenced below reveal how complex, awkward, and painful, simplicity and effortlessness can be.
All article links in this section will take you to AikiWeb.
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