Maai; Combative Space-timing

This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...

After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...

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

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In Japanese swordsmanship, there have been many hundreds of schools. There are, however, only a...

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

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

Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...

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

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

Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...

Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly? “If you want...

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

The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...

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Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero decir que usaré la palabra...

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

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

I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...

The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble and faithful warriors who strictly...