The Future

One of two models is likely to shape the next phase of the Guardians of Peace.

A) Nick and Brandon take time together to clarify a vision and directions to immediately enter the world with offerings - at the same time as we begin training regularly together as a larger group.

B) There are two fundamental groups orbiting the Guardians idea (peace is conflict done well). One that is immediately active, works in the world, and engages in strenuous physical training. Another that includes those not able to engage in physical training and focussing primarily on the ideas and words associated with engaging layers of intangible friction between people and cultural systems. These groups would then engage each other in challenging dialogue to develop the movement of the whole.

Please suggest your preferences and ideas.

And to clarify...
No one has to practice Aikido to be included. There is a clear desire for professional Guardians to be able to deal directly with physical conflict in such a way that no one ends up permanently hurt or deceased. Though Aikido was designed from the beginning with that in mind there are other ways to approach this goal and we honor each path. Finding our methods and context-real levels of functioning under conflict circumstances will be a regular part of our work together.

Brandon