This article explore how Ikiyōyō ryu utilises modern understanding of teaching and learning to enable students to progress. Taking the pedagogy of literacy and applying it to the learning of martial arts we and able to both support and recognise progress.

What is Ikiyōyō ryu? How is it similar or different is it from other forms of martial arts? Why is the philosophy of learning so important? What are we trying to achieve through learning martial arts?

Tom Wells Shihan discusses the concepts of joy and humour in effective learning. Exploring the spirit of the ryu in the dojo.