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.
Beware The Rabbit Holes.
I want to talk about some pitfalls of martial arts training. Although I focus on classical kenjutsu and iaijutsu training, this advice …
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all things. The rising and falling and ceasing of everything. The …
The spirit of the sword is the breath.
Breathing Physiology
What's so crucial about martial arts breathing or just plain old breathing? How do we breathe in …
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy is a subtle thing. It can ruin our practice and …
The Sword and its study.
Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship. In martial arts really. It is not unique to swordsmanship. Reluctance …
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior or military. Gei 芸 means art, craft or technique. It …
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and speech actions, as well as mental formations. Righteous decision making …
I heard a student say, "If I don’t do any kind of training every day, I feel a strong sense of guilt." When I heard …
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword is not part of everyday life and death struggle the …
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can only think that that student is unteachable or at the …
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido are specific techniques used to draw the sword from the …
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you're representing an authentic Japanese "koryū" you have a responsibility for safety.
If you are a …
You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in the most violent or quietly unexpected way; it is coming. …
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state for the bushi, or warrior of Japan. Attaining either munen …
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need to be vigilant and stand guard against being caught up …
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult.
It is best to consider the three marks of existence; Suffering, Impermanence, and No-self.
We should strive to …
Budō Is Limitless
When does training end? When do we become a master? The short answer is that it just never really happens. There are no …
The mental issues involved with subscribing to someone you dislike, hate, have anger towards, desire to ridicule or act maliciously, is very real and …
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of the mountain. Touched by the sun and clouds. Quiet and secluded. As …