The practice
The Ishi Spiral
A four-phase discipline of personal self-governance
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AHApronounced A-Hey
Set at Decide, while judgement is clear. Used in flight.
Adjust
The Ishi stands. The practice changes.
Hold
Hold the line. The Ishi stands and effort continues at the authorised load.
Abort
The Ishi ends, before damage becomes structural. The Owner’s call, followed by a prompt Hansei.
No Pivot inside a live Ishi. Pivot belongs to the verdict at the horizon. AHA (pronounced A-Hey)
It is a spiral rather than a loop because each pass changes the person moving through it.
