Caron Harris

Hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living at all. A true warrior must have heroic courage. It is absolutely risky. It is living life completely, fully, and wonderfully.

When I first started training, I took private lessons from a brilliant young sensei. He told me something that has guided me ever since.

What makes a good uke? We all know that the uke is the one who attacks us and receives our retaliations, in class and during our...