death budo

Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...

I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...

You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...

Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...

Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....

How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....

There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...

Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...

Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...

Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.

Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...

We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...

Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...

I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...

Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...

Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...

Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...

Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...

You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...

Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...

Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...