Articles by Dane Manson

About Dane Manson
Dane Manson has studied martial arts for over seventeen years with a primary focus in Aikikai aikido. He has in the past tried over styles and systems but this is the style that he loves and always comes back to. Since the start of 2020 and lock down he has begun a journey in Lee style tai chi as well as the kung fu that goes with this. Although not working in this area Dane has done a degree in oriental medicine and acupuncture and has an interest in the health benefits of martial arts as well as the philosophy behind oriental medicine.
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Ukemi — What is it good for? (Part 2)

October 12, 2021 Dane Manson 0

Disclaimer As is my custom, I will lay a caveat that these are my thoughts and opinions about ukemi. I have asked around for others’ input as I feel that this is a broad and complex area of inquiry, however it will have all been tied together by my brain [Read More]

Ukemi What is it Good For?

September 29, 2021 Dane Manson 0

Part 1 Disclaimer As is my custom I will lay a caveat that these are my thoughts and opinions. I have asked around for others’ input as I feel that this is a broad and complex area of inquiry, however it will have all been tied together by my brain [Read More]

Representation in Martial Arts Media

August 17, 2021 Dane Manson 1

Disclaimer I am a white male living in an area of the UK that is not known for cultural diversity. I have recently had my eyes opened to the cultural impact of subversive racism. The same subversive racism that permeates most of western culture and am trying to reflect on [Read More]

Knowing Why We Train

July 21, 2021 Dane Manson 2

“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching   Why do you train? This is a question often asked of us as martial artists, and I believe it is one of the hardest questions [Read More]