Maai; Combative Space-timing

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

Studying the arts of fighting leads to peace. The pursuit of martial arts has one...

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

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

I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...

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

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

The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, hate, have anger towards, desire...

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

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

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

In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...

The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...

There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...

If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....

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

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

Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...

Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....

Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...

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