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Witnessing a Transformation in the Demeanor of a Child in Kendo

August 7, 2018July 7, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled. – Plutarch

I recently witnessed something quite astonishing.  The demeanor of a young child, who had been learning kendo for at least several years, changed remarkably during a Continue reading →

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