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.
Attachment, Budo & Impermanence
It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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What is true budo?
Studying the arts of fighting leads to peace. The pursuit of martial arts has one...
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
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Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...
Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
Four Enemies
Four Friends. Four Enemies. One morning while on alms rounds the Buddha gave a heap...
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Guilt and Responsibility
I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Code of Bushido Righteous Heart
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...
Iaijutsu Iaido Sword Timing Lesson
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...
Ranks, Respect, and Reverberations: Navigating Today’s Martial World
In the hallowed path of martial arts, the journey has always been as significant, if...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
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...