Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
The Mind According to Saito Yakuro of Shintō Munen Ryū 斎藤弥九郎神道無念流
「武は戈を止むるの義なれば少しも争心あるべからず」斎藤弥九郎神道無念流練兵館 Saito Yakuro, Shindō Munen Ryu instructor of the famous […]
Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a […]
Iaijutsu Iaido Sword Timing Lesson
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep […]
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering […]
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about […]
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What's the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and […]
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts […]
Martial Arts Doesn’t Change You Into A Hero
Joe is a bit of a jerk.Joe joins a dojo.Joe […]
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that […]
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Learning koryū and classical arts is much different than widespread modern arts like kendo and judo.
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still […]
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, "Hey, is it possible to learn […]
What do I need to study bujutsu?
To learn a traditional bujutsu, koryu or comprehensive martial art […]