An Evolving Martial Artist
How inspiring to turn a half century birthday into a celebration. To mark his 50th, Neil Hall, Chief Instructor of London Chinatown Tae Kwon Do, took the challenge of creating a new martial art, Ensodo. In the spirit of the zen circle, the enso, Ensodo is a soft system favoring circular motions in place of high kicking Taekwondo. Neil wisely recognizes the maturity of the body, and has created something appropriate for this next stage of life. It is something to grow into. As he says, “It’s a martial art for grown-ups. It’s an art for the thoughtful martial artist, not the soldier. ”
This embodies the spirit of the Evolving Martial Artist. Visit his blog and read his insightful martial musings on this significant turning point: On Getting Older and learn more about Ensodo
Neil, you are a rare jewel…Happy Birthday!
Lawrence & Toni
Lawrence and Toni,
Thank you for your kindness. Most amusingly for my students, I lost my voice at the end of my birthday event, and it has barely returned. Now, though I’m writing, your kindness has left me still lost for words!
Thank you so much.
Neil