Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in the study of swordsmanship, a...
Estás Involucrado en un Culto de Artes Marciales?
Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...
Budo Thoughts: Practice is life.
Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
The End of Training & Boredom In Martial Arts
Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
Too Many Martial Arts
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Shu-ha-ri Budo Learning
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
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...
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Duping The Gaijin – Martial Arts Fraud
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...
Bujutsu Thoughts Issin-furan
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Mushin State of No Mind In Martial Arts
I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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