"There is a natural order to all things. The shape of the mind will lead to its obvious conclusion. East, West, North or South. Climbing Mt. Fuji will result in passing the summit. Walking further will result in meeting more peaks and valleys. There is much to enjoy and discover.”
~S.F Radzikowski
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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What do I need to study bujutsu?
Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
Budo Thoughts: Practice is life.
Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Advance The Sword And Mind
No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal or external, move towards the...
Equanimity Of A Bushi
Under the big blue sky, Walk with purpose. せいしょうにへいほうす。青空をすたすた歩く。 Move towards your difficulties (or life...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Samurai F.A.Q
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...
Covid-19 Corona Virus And Martial Arts
Ken Zen Ichi Nyo Sword & Zen Are One
剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of zen is an important consideration...
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...
Greed And Martial Arts
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...
Duping The Gaijin – Martial Arts Fraud
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
Mitorigeiko Special Practice
Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...