This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword is not part of everyday life and death struggle the ideas of the true swordsman are universal to become better humans and increasing the quality of our lives.
Even though swordsmen are antiquated, the mindset of one is not.
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館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
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Study The Self. Learn The Sword
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Bujutsu Centering
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Japanese Era 710-1868 Part 1 Nara & Heian
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Advance The Sword And Mind
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Playing With Sharp Swords
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Practice
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Koryū Menkyo Kaiden & Classical Martial Arts Proliferation
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Waza: Quality or Quantity?
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Bujutsu Truth
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How To Avoid Training Pitfalls In Martial Arts
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Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
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Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
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