Maai; Combative Space-timing

Nara period. 710-794 We shall begin with the Nara period. 710-794. Japan had recently changed...

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

Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....

How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....

Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...

Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero decir que usaré la palabra...

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

Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...

Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.

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

Four Friends. Four Enemies. One morning while on alms rounds the Buddha gave a heap...

Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...

From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....

Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...

Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...

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We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...

Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.

Aprender cualquier cosa tan profunda como un arte marcial requiere de un maestro. El kenjutsu,...

Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...