Advance The Sword And Mind

I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....

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

「武は戈を止むるの義なれば少しも争心あるべからず」斎藤弥九郎神道無念流練兵館 斎藤弥九郎 Saito Yakuro, Shindō Munen Ryu instructor of the famous Renpeikan in Edo once...

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

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

What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state...

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

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

You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...

Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...

It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...

The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...

Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...

In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...

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

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

The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....

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

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

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...