The Innovator

John Bailey studied Aikido under Tony Graziano and Tom Walker. He is a graduate of Executive Security International and has an extensive background in security and investigations, having worked as a bouncer, security officer, bodyguard, undercover operative and tactical instructor. He was a practical firearms competitor and instructor and has provided tactical training for law enforcement and private security agencies in Florida, Colorado, California and Oregon. He’s a life-long student of violence, the behavioural factors and practical implications of it. He is a certified clinical hypnotist, and co-creator of the Motivational Literacy system of self-development, innovating anger management strategies. He’s presently focused on the navigation of crisis periods, and creating fulfilment through life design. John has studied Aikido for four decades, the past two of which have been dedicated to exploring better ways to train and to teach the art in a quickly changing world. Book Content: Biographical Notes. Introduction. The Martial Art’s Path. The Struggle to Learn in the Aiki Community. Alternative Teaching Methods. Getting Rid of the Unnecessary Super-structure. The Domain of Technique Collectors. A Verifiable Approach. Bones Can Snap. Not Enough Time.The Naming Convention Issue in Aikido. Generalisation vs Specification. The Way of Uke. How to Develop an Aiki Body. Is Cross Training a Bad Word? To Compete or not To Compete? Supplement 1: Look Into the Mirror. Supplement 2: Cultural Conundrum