Don’t Fall Into The Honey
You only have a little bit longer to live. The [...]
You With Sword In Hand, Calm Yourself
The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, [...]
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 [...]
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It [...]
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 [...]
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are [...]
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those [...]
Budō & The Mind
In budo (martial arts) our hearts should be connected to [...]
Thoughts On Sword Practice
"There is a natural order to all things. The shape [...]
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” [...]
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still [...]
Ken Zen Ichi Nyo Sword & Zen Are One
剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of [...]
Four Enemies
Four Friends. Four Enemies. One morning while on alms rounds [...]
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present [...]
What Is Karma?
Kamma is a Pali word meaning action. Specifically volitional action, [...]