Old School: Real Life Lessons from 60 Years of Martial Arts
By Michael Finn Training in a real martial art requires and builds perseverance and fighting spirit. You enjoy the benefits not only on the mat but also in daily life — which is why the arts remain so popular centuries or even millennia after they were developed for combat. I know this because i’ve spent the past 60 years following the martial path. Writer and Photo Credit: Michael Finn I began my journey in 1955 with the London Judo Society, then delved into aikido, kendo and karate. I joined t