Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers and those that came before us. To our students. To ourselves. To all those that make learning possible. Towards friends and enemies and opponents. We should have gratitude for many things in a single bow.
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.
Bujutsu Centering
When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...
Iaijutsu Iaido Sword Timing Lesson
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...
Fear Isolation Martial Arts
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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Too Many Martial Arts
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...
Honesty and the Martial Arts Hermit. Being a good budō teacher and student.
When people want to find a martial arts teacher, do they often think of mister...
Kesagiri: Anatomy of A Sword Strike
In Japanese swordsmanship, there have been many hundreds of schools. There are, however, only a...
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...
Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Learn Sword Online: Budo Video
Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823
What do I need to study bujutsu?
Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
You With Sword In Hand, Calm Yourself
The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, hate, have anger towards, desire...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...