Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu

Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...

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免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation Mention menkyo or menkyo kaiden around some martial artists...

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

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

True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and true self. Those of us...

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

Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...

You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...

Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...

Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...

Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...

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Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly? “If you want...

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

Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...

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

There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...

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This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...

What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...

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