If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly. If you study martial arts 武術, then you must understand both the way and the weapon.
A sword, once drawn and brandished may cut or kill. Not just your opponent but yourself as well. The injury can not be reversed. Possibly the wound can be repaired, but damages remain. Gossiping and spreading lies, throwing around hate is just as careless as drawing a sword in a crowded room.
I know very well from my own personal experience that it is not easy to keep our minds controlled. In the past, I have often lost my temper and said and done stupid things. If we don't attempt to change and put hard feelings and stuff behind us, then we will forever be wounding ourselves and others around us. Putting stuff behind us
It is not sufficient to intellectually appreciate the techniques of
ラジカスキー真照
館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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Seven Points For Learning Martial Arts
I am often thinking about how to learn bujutsu productively. The efficiency of body and...
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
Saya no uchi
I train to strike correctly. I perform keiko to understand the angles of my sword....
Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...
Fear Isolation Martial Arts
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Maai; Combative Space-timing
Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
Equanimity Of A Bushi
Under the big blue sky, Walk with purpose. せいしょうにへいほうす。青空をすたすた歩く。 Move towards your difficulties (or life...
Bujutsu Truth
Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...
7 Year Anniversary of Online and In-person Sword Learning
Today marks a significant milestone in our journey — the 7th Anniversary of Shinkan-ryu Kenpo!...
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
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The End of Training & Boredom In Martial Arts
Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...
Too Many Martial Arts
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...
What does Budō mean?
I’d like to discuss briefly discuss what Budo or Bujutsu means. I’m not a scholar...
Samurai F.A.Q
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...