We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing greed will allow our martial arts to flourish and blossom.
There are many kinds of greed in our lives and in our budō. It is important to investigate the seeds of greed in our minds in order for our paths to have less obstruction preventing us from reaching our potential.
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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.
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four central martial arts (bujutsu) of pre-modern Japan. The two primary …
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 …
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 …
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you want. If you aren't applying grounded techniques with your body …
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 …
Porqué hacer la diferencia entre arte marcial y habilidad de combate? Pienso que las habilidades de combate requieren un diferente paradigma de entrenamiento al de …
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine samurai school. They insisted their school was authentic and that …
I have been saying it's important to get training for using a sharp sword or any dangerous weapon. I and some other people have been …
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher. Kenjutsu, while fairly straightforward with a superficial glance, contains a …
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai were a caste or class in a social system in …
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 …
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of the mountain. Touched by the sun and clouds. Quiet and secluded. As …
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration. Thank you for your support.
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 …
Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
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The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as Mitorigeiko. Last week I was having conversations with one of my …
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system.
Some martial arts in Japan have origin stories that borderline on the …
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing greed will allow our martial arts to flourish and blossom.
There …
I get asked often, "Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher or school?" Sometimes it is not even a question but …
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear others down or damage someone's happiness. Whether it's intentional or …
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the forefront of our minds. Please enjoy this video where I …