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.
ラジカスキー真照
館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
In 1888 the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department decided to cull various ryu-ha together to form a system of study for their police force. This inculded, …
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult.
It is best to consider the three marks of existence; Suffering, Impermanence, and No-self.
We should strive to …
Aprender cualquier cosa tan profunda como un arte marcial requiere de un maestro. El kenjutsu, aunque es bastante sencillo a simple vista, contiene una gran …
Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in classical Japanese kenjutsu.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfMrHpeGKM
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might say, Double-Edged Sword.
Though there is a meaning that through misuse …
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on and off a mat. Practicing musha shugyo when you have …
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders.
They are your own teacher reminding you of the middle and correct way.
Be mindful of your shortcomings. Just …
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy is a subtle thing. It can ruin our practice and …
Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo. We can learn about ourselves by practicing the art of …
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state for the bushi, or warrior of Japan. Attaining either munen …
Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious endeavor. Learning martial arts should not be a simple lighthearted …
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can only think that that student is unteachable or at the …
Learning Iaido online is a wonderful challenge.
Iaido or Iaijutsu can be deceptively simple in its movements but like anything simple in nature, there are profound depths …
I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin — commonly known as mushin (無心) It is different from munen. …
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists or gaijin (foreigner). If a Japanese 'koryu' is asking you …
Maai 間合い
Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to understand. In weapons combat it is essential. Although at some point …
How to self-learn sword?
A question that pops up in my messages and conversations frequently is, how do I self learn sword? Is there really a …
What's the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by acrobatics and speed. Flashy techniques in Japanese martial arts have …
In Japanese swordsmanship, there have been many hundreds of schools. There are, however, only a few ways to cut with a sword. Many schools feature …
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and speech actions, as well as mental formations. Righteous decision making …
True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and true self. Those of us studying should keep sharp navigation and avoid repeated mistakes and …