Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still [...]
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for [...]
Budo Thoughts
There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the [...]
Ken Zen Ichi Nyo Sword & Zen Are One
剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of [...]
Are Combat Skill, Self Defense & Martial Art The Same?
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? [...]
Dominando las Artes Marciales y las Bases
Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero [...]
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I [...]
Learn Sword Online: Budo Video
Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823
Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu
Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in [...]
Koryū Menkyo Kaiden & Classical Martial Arts Proliferation
免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation Mention menkyo or menkyo [...]
Cómo aprender Kenjutsu?
Aprender cualquier cosa tan profunda como un arte marcial requiere [...]
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a [...]
The Mind According to Saito Yakuro of Shintō Munen Ryū 斎藤弥九郎神道無念流
「武は戈を止むるの義なれば少しも争心あるべからず」斎藤弥九郎神道無念流練兵館 斎藤弥九郎 Saito Yakuro, Shindō Munen Ryu instructor of the [...]
How to self-learn sword skills?
How to self-learn sword? A question that pops up in [...]
Budo Don’t
Don't be in love with your weapon. Don't be in [...]
Pain & Training In The Martial Arts
Pain & Training Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for [...]
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword [...]
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 [...]
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology [...]
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that [...]
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate [...]
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about [...]
Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a [...]
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we [...]
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering [...]
Kata: Classical Japanese Samurai Training Method
Bujutsu Kata Training in martial arts can be done in [...]
How To Avoid Training Pitfalls In Martial Arts
Beware The Rabbit Holes. I want to talk about some [...]
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts [...]
Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have [...]