Every martial arts school I visit feels like a playground for middle-aged men with authority issues and I can't tell if the problem is them or me. I just want to learn to fight without the weird power dynamics.
More people experience this than they realize.
Seeking genuine mastery often requires sorting authentic tradition from the psychological wounds of those who gatekeep it.
“Where Are You with Traditional movement practices — Tai Chi yoga qigong martial arts?”
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