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.
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
What Is A Good Senpai In Budō?
I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
What is Koryū?
Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...
Study The Self. Learn The Sword
Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
Budo Thoughts
There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...
Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Iaijutsu Iaido Sword Timing Lesson
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
Mitorigeiko Special Practice
Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...
Duping The Gaijin – Martial Arts Fraud
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...
Don’t Fall Into The Honey
You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...
What do I need to study bujutsu?
Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...