Maai; Combative Space-timing

You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...

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

Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...

The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....

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

Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...

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

You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...

Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...

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

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

How to self-learn sword? A question that pops up in my communications frequently is, “How...

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Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in classical Japanese kenjutsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfMrHpeGKM

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

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

Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823

What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state...

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There is a saying, “You get out of it what you put into it.” It...

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