Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
What does Budō mean?
I’d like to discuss briefly discuss what Budo or Bujutsu means. I’m not a scholar...
Greed And Martial Arts
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...
A Disease of the Swordsman
The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....
Learn Sword Online: Budo Video
Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823
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...
death budo
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...
Bushido Chūgi The code of Loyalty
Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list about the virtues important to...
Saya no uchi
I train to strike correctly. I perform keiko to understand the angles of my sword....
Martial Arts and The Path: Strive for the truth
If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
https://youtu.be/pXpzSBLGkbI
Study The Self. Learn The Sword
Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...
Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in the study of swordsmanship, a...
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, “Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher...
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...
Are Combat Skill, Self Defense & Martial Art The Same?
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...