No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal or external, move towards the light. Find the path forward. Always make progress. This is the truth of our life and the sword duel.
Move the will forward.
Press the spirit unceasingly.
Stride properly with the sword raised towards the true enemy.
Fudanzenshin. Do not falter or lose your momentum. It will be difficult. When practice is easy our way provides no insight. Ceaselessly advance yourself.
©2020 S.F.Radzikowski
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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.
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「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
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There …
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration. Thank you for your support.
The Sword and its study.
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