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@davecb An idea for a concept thread: Longevity. What lifestyles promote healthy ageing? It's interesting seeing Steve Maxwell criticise Ido/streetworkouts. Perhaps there are valid criticisms of bwf culture.

@jadorarie This was my first thought, too. I looked for videos to make gifs, but couldn't find any.

@davecb Is this relevant here (or perhaps a future concept subject)?: Monkey Fighting / Zen Archery / Touch butt, etc. Similar to my other comment, it's also about finding faults, rediscovering 'natural' movement patterns. See video:

INTERVIEW WITH MOSHE – The Extraordinary Story of How Moshe Feldenkrais Came to Study Judo ^ This is a thrilling read (albeit a little embarrassing, as an Englishman).

@netwaxer This is really interesting - thanks! I can begin to imagine the things flowing from the abdomen idea, but the push/pull remains a bit too abstract for me. I suppose there are similarities to Feldenkrais/Alexander if only in that they demand a different perspective on motion (an...

@netwaxer Thanks, tbp. Feldenkrais talks about it a bit in the interview I linked. He talks about how good dancers require it. I'm curious—and sceptical (but, then, who the fuck am I?). (On longevity) I'm interested in how these Judo originators/masters were agile and strong into their 70s...

@netwaxer It's interesting/helpful learning about different practices. Thanks. Perhaps you could compare/contrast to BWF, if it's useful to do so. And/or explain/reflect on the benefits of practising an internal art.

@davecb I've been thinking about the Feldenkrais Method recently. It would be good along with a martial art (Tai Chi/Judo). Does anyone here have experience with these (or similar)? edit: but I'm wary of anything that takes itself too seriously from: http://judoinfo.com/feldenkrais/