Vision: Creating a Future by Translating Mastery into Words
1. Core of the Vision
"To document and preserve the invaluable embodied knowledge of athletes and masters of physical disciplines through deep conversations, transforming their skills into a transferable and accessible body of knowledge for future generations."
- Goal: Shift the understanding of mastery from a purely experiential or instinctive practice to one that can be effectively communicated and taught.
- Philosophy: Skills are not just movements but are deeply tied to personal awareness, lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, and values. Respecting these aspects during the process of translation into language will enable knowledge to evolve and resonate across generations.
2. Realizing the Vision
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Collaborating with Media
- Conduct interviews with athletes and masters, exploring the deep connections between their skills, awareness, and sensations.
- Publish these in articles, podcasts, and video formats to reach a broad audience.
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Building a "Skill Translation" Platform
- Create an online repository of interviews with masters, allowing future researchers and practitioners to access their insights.
- Collect knowledge across disciplines (martial arts, dance, sports, physical therapy, etc.) to compare, analyze, and discover commonalities and unique approaches.
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Developing Educational Tools for Future Generations
- Based on the knowledge documented, develop video tutorials, workshops, and training materials that bridge the gap between experience and understanding.
- Provide opportunities for younger athletes and instructors to learn the intersection of skill and language.
3. Steps Toward Realization
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Finding Media Partners
- Potential Targets:
- Sports magazines or online platforms focusing on athlete stories (e.g., Sports Illustrated, The Players’ Tribune).
- Media specializing in traditional arts or physical performance.
- When pitching to media, emphasize the cultural and educational significance of creating a "knowledge legacy" for the future.
- Potential Targets:
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Building Partnerships
- Collaborate with experts in related fields, such as sports psychologists, physical philosophers, and coaches.
- Approach sports associations or athlete federations for support and collaboration.
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Creating a Demo
- Conduct initial interviews or write articles to use as proof of concept for media proposals.
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Crowdfunding or Sponsorships
- Highlight the project's importance to gather resources and funding.
4. Imagined Future
- Not only athletes but also martial artists, dancers, and physical therapists embrace a culture of "skill translation," creating a body of knowledge for humanity.
- Future generations of coaches and practitioners achieve unprecedented levels of mastery through this knowledge foundation.
- A new cultural movement emerges, expanding human potential by linking skill, body, and knowledge in meaningful ways.
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