Advance The Sword And Mind

不動心 (Fudōshin) – The Immovable Mind As I mark 31 years of practicing martial arts...

To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...

I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...

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

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

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

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

What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...

Porqué hacer la diferencia entre arte marcial y habilidad de combate? Pienso que las habilidades...

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

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

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

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

Don’t be in love with your weapon. Don’t be in love with your uniform. Don’t...

For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...

Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...

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

I am often thinking about how to learn bujutsu productively. The efficiency of body and...

When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...

Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...

The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...