What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is fleeting, and there is much to learn and do. Practice awaits in and outside the dojo.
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館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
What Is A Good Senpai In Budō?
I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...
Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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Respect is a two way street in martial arts
Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly? “If you want...
Reflections on 31 Years of Martial Arts and 8 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
不動心 (Fudōshin) – The Immovable Mind As I mark 31 years of practicing martial arts...
What is Koryū?
Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...
Practice
The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...
Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
Covid-19 Corona Virus And Martial Arts
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...
Greed And Martial Arts
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...