I Am A Lazy Martial Artist
There is a saying, "You get out of it what [...]
Shu-ha-ri Budo Learning
Shu-ha-ri 守破離 is an essential concept in traditional learning. It is the fundamental master-disciple relationship in many traditional arts.
You With Sword In Hand, Calm Yourself
The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, [...]
Honesty and the Martial Arts Hermit. Being a good budō teacher and student.
When people want to find a martial arts teacher, do [...]
Martial Arts and The Path: Strive for the truth
If you study the way and path 道, then you [...]
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our [...]
Bujutsu Truth
Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies [...]
Making Excuses In Martial Arts
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses [...]
True Budo Proper Conduct
True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and [...]
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must [...]
Martial Arts Doesn’t Change You Into A Hero
Joe is a bit of a jerk.Joe joins a dojo.Joe [...]
Bujutsu Centering
When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. [...]
Duping The Gaijin – Martial Arts Fraud
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the [...]
What does Budō mean?
I'd like to discuss briefly discuss what Budo or Bujutsu [...]
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your [...]
Study The Self. Learn The Sword
Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn [...]
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should [...]
Equanimity Of A Bushi
Under the big blue sky, Walk with purpose. せいしょうにへいほうす。青空をすたすた歩く。 Move [...]
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if [...]
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It [...]
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 leads to peace. The pursuit [...]
Components of Iaido Iaijutsu
Below I briefly explain the four major iaido components. [...]