Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
https://youtu.be/pXpzSBLGkbI
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Seven Points For Learning Martial Arts
I am often thinking about how to learn bujutsu productively. The efficiency of body and...
Honesty and the Martial Arts Hermit. Being a good budō teacher and student.
When people want to find a martial arts teacher, do they often think of mister...
The Samurai and unwavering loyalty
The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble and faithful warriors who strictly...
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Japanese Era 710-1868 Part 1 Nara & Heian
Nara period. 710-794 We shall begin with the Nara period. 710-794. Japan had recently changed...
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
Equanimity Of A Bushi
Under the big blue sky, Walk with purpose. せいしょうにへいほうす。青空をすたすた歩く。 Move towards your difficulties (or life...
Mushin State of No Mind In Martial Arts
I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...
Dominando las Artes Marciales y las Bases
Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero decir que usaré la palabra...
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Ken Zen Ichi Nyo Sword & Zen Are One
剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of zen is an important consideration...
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
Shu-ha-ri Budo Learning
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, “Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher...
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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The Warrior Paradox
The True Spirit of Martial Arts: Beyond the Skilled Sword In the world of Japanese...