Informal "Fireside Chats" between a Technology Solutions Firm and an expert in their field about topics of mutual interest in person in our East Village office.

Tête-à-Tech

Join Rodrigo Kong (emergency room physician and martial artist) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation about the fascinating interplay of anatomy, physiology, and the ancient Japanese art of Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu.

Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for a thought-provoking discussion on the foundational principles of the concept of “aiki” at the core of Daito-Ryu, and Rodrigo's theories of how it leverages the body's natural structure for effectiveness. We’ll uncover some insights into classical techniques revealing specific muscle groups and the joint manipulations involved. Lastly, we’ll discuss the historical evolution of Daito-Ryu, tracing its lineage from ancient samurai battlefields to its modern-day practice and the evolving understanding of the body's mechanics.

Rodrigo will draw upon his extensive knowledge and practice, as a 4th Dan in TAMA and 6th Dan in Daito-Ryu Aikijujutsu, coupled with a MFA in figurative sculpture and his current profession as an ER doctor, and will share insights from “pre-war Aikido,” revealing how a deep understanding of the human body reveals some fascinating insights into far east Asian internal energy-focused martial arts.

Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for an engaging exploration of the hidden connections between martial arts mastery and the human body.

We ask that guests arrive between 7-7:30 pm to minimize disruption during the talk.

7 pm - Doors open, opportunity to mingle over snacks and sips with other attendees

7:30 pm - Guests take their seats for the talk

We have a limited capacity (and often have a long waitlist!) so if your plans change, please update your registration so someone else can join.

A bit about Macktez, and why we host this series

Macktez is a technology consultancy collaborating with organizations going through dynamic change. 

​Our goal is to form a lasting partnership between our team and our clients, so we can anticipate their technology challenges and help them navigate growth, disruption, and other evolving conditions.

​Each event in our Tête-à-Tech series is an opportunity to explore a specific cultural, scientific, historical, and personal issue. We fire at the synapses that connect each topic to other fields of interest and to our individual lives. And we do so in a comfortable environment to facilitate conversation that can be casual, surprising, and illuminating.

Anatomy and Physiology of Pre-War Aikido