Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...
death budo
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...
What is Koryū?
Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...
Bujutsu Thoughts Issin-furan
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Greed And Martial Arts
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...
Covid-19 Corona Virus And Martial Arts
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...
Fear Isolation Martial Arts
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...
Attachment, Budo & Impermanence
It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
Code of Bushido Righteous Heart
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...
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 斎藤弥九郎 Saito Yakuro, Shindō Munen Ryu instructor of the famous Renpeikan in Edo once...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Respect is a two way street in martial arts
Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly? “If you want...
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...