Jealous Martial Artists

Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...

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

For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...

Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....

    Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...

The True Spirit of Martial Arts: Beyond the Skilled Sword In the world of Japanese...

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

Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...

As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...

We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...

Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...

Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...

This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).

No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal or external, move towards the...

不動心 (Fudōshin) – The Immovable Mind As I mark 31 years of practicing martial arts...

Nara period. 710-794 We shall begin with the Nara period. 710-794. Japan had recently changed...

鬼は外! 福は内! In our house we dont use beans to chase out the demons, we...

Today marks a significant milestone in our journey — the 7th Anniversary of Shinkan-ryu Kenpo!...

It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...

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

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Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.

Beware The Rabbit Holes. I want to talk about some pitfalls of martial arts training....

I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...

Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...

The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...

No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal or external, move towards the...

When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...

I have been saying it’s important to get training for using a sharp sword or...

Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...

Joe is a bit of a jerk.Joe joins a dojo.Joe practices martial arts for 12...

For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...

What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...

Aprender cualquier cosa tan profunda como un arte marcial requiere de un maestro. El kenjutsu,...

In the hallowed path of martial arts, the journey has always been as significant, if...

免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation Mention menkyo or menkyo kaiden around some martial artists...

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

It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...

The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...

Nara period. 710-794 We shall begin with the Nara period. 710-794. Japan had recently changed...

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

This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).

Recently, a martial arts instructor (Budo Teacher) faced defamatory accusations in a public forum. A...