Sword Control

Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...

Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...

After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...

Bujutsu Kata Training in martial arts can be done in different ways. One of the...

I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...

I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....

In the hallowed path of martial arts, the journey has always been as significant, if...

Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...

剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of zen is an important consideration...

What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...

I get asked often, “Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher...

Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...

Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...

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Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...

I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...

This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...

You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...

The True Spirit of Martial Arts: Beyond the Skilled Sword In the world of Japanese...

The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...

We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...

Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...