Tag Archives: Aikido

The Art of Defense

Posted on October 1, 2022 by T. K. Thorne

In addition to being a writer, I am a few other things, at least one of which sometimes surprises people. When I was a rookie at the Birmingham Police Academy (many years ago) my Physical Training instructor was a short, … Continue reading →

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The Wise Win Before the Fight

Posted on February 21, 2013 by T. K. Thorne

Violence surrounds us—in the media, in our entertainment and sometimes even in our homes. From the streets of Chicago, to the wars in Iraq and Syria, to video games—violence is a way of life. Must it be? “Those who are … Continue reading →