This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
https://youtu.be/pXpzSBLGkbI
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Ranks, Respect, and Reverberations: Navigating Today’s Martial World
In the hallowed path of martial arts, the journey has always been as significant, if...
Estás Involucrado en un Culto de Artes Marciales?
Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...
Jealous Martial Artists
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...
7 Year Anniversary of Online and In-person Sword Learning
Today marks a significant milestone in our journey — the 7th Anniversary of Shinkan-ryu Kenpo!...
Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
A Disease of the Swordsman
The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....
Learning Iaido Online: The Japanese Art of the Sword
Learning Iaido online is a wonderful challenge. Iaido or Iaijutsu can be deceptively simple in its...
Guilt and Responsibility
I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...
Learn Sword Online: Budo Video
Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Covid-19 Corona Virus And Martial Arts
Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
The Warrior Paradox
The True Spirit of Martial Arts: Beyond the Skilled Sword In the world of Japanese...
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...
Bushido Chūgi The code of Loyalty
Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list about the virtues important to...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Happy Setsubun
鬼は外! 福は内! In our house we dont use beans to chase out the demons, we...
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...