The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical [...]
Seven Points For Learning Martial Arts
I am often thinking about how to learn bujutsu productively. [...]
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. [...]
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns [...]
Budo Thoughts: Practice is life.
Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying [...]
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It [...]
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Playing With Sharp Swords
I have been saying it's important to get training for [...]
What is true budo?
Studying the arts of fighting lead to peace. The pursuit [...]
Components of Iaido Iaijutsu
Below I briefly explain the four major iaido components. [...]
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and [...]
Bujutsu Thoughts Issin-furan
With single minded intent push through the woods, [...]
The Sword With Two Edges
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of [...]
Happy Setsubun
鬼は外! 福は内! In our house we dont use beans to [...]
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
Thrusts (突 tsuki) are extremely effective with the [...]
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What's the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and [...]
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
Comfort is the least of things to surrender for [...]
Secrets of Swordsmanship: In-yō. Ying & Yang
I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly [...]
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are [...]
Learn Iaido Online Asayama Ichiden-ryū Shindō Munen-ryū
I have made a few one off lessons for people [...]
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, "Hey, is it possible to learn [...]
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those [...]
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you [...]
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in [...]
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same [...]
Estás Involucrado en un Culto de Artes Marciales?
Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a [...]
Mushin State of No Mind In Martial Arts
I would like to express my thoughts on mushin no [...]
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to [...]
Kesagiri: Anatomy of A Sword Strike
In Japanese swordsmanship, there have been many hundreds of schools. [...]
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
Seated and standing iaijutsu demonstrations by Steven Radzikowski of Shinkan [...]