Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in [...]
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in [...]
Today marks a significant milestone in our journey — the [...]
In the hallowed path of martial arts, the journey has [...]
We're diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, [...]
The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble [...]
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I [...]
Learning Iaido online is a wonderful challenge. Iaido or Iaijutsu can [...]
Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are [...]
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in [...]
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the [...]
I heard a student say, "If I don’t do any [...]
I train to strike correctly. I perform keiko to understand [...]
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they [...]
Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list [...]
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts [...]
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of [...]
It is worth a lot to be mindful of the [...]
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through [...]
No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal [...]
Many people study more than one martial art. There can [...]
You only have a little bit longer to live. The [...]
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of [...]
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is [...]
I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The [...]
Learning koryū and classical arts is much different than widespread modern arts like kendo and judo.
There is a saying, "You get out of it what [...]
Shu-ha-ri 守破離 is an essential concept in traditional learning. It is the fundamental master-disciple relationship in many traditional arts.
The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, [...]