Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu

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

Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...

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鬼は外! 福は内! In our house we dont use beans to chase out the demons, we...

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

Shu-ha-ri 守破離 is an essential concept in traditional learning. It is the fundamental master-disciple relationship...

Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...

Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.

Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...

The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble and faithful warriors who strictly...

    Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...

I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...

Pain & Training Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for those in sports or martial...

The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...

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

Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...

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...

Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...

Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...

Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...

I train to strike correctly. I perform keiko to understand the angles of my sword....