It's 2016 and I am officially opening the doors to Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I wish to spread the good teachings and experience of Japanese iaijutsu and kenjutsu around the world. Everyone that wants to learn properly, should be able to enjoy the practical and interesting techniques of our bujutsu. I hope people will enjoy this endeavor with me.
Learning Japanese sword combat is challenging and interesting.
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Munen Muso And Mushin The Warriors Mind
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state...
The Sword With Two Edges
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...
death budo
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
When Protectors Become Perpetrators: Martial Arts Community Failures
Recently, a martial arts instructor (Budo Teacher) faced defamatory accusations in a public forum. A...
Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
Jealous Martial Artists
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
Martial Arts and The Path: Strive for the truth
If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....
How To Avoid Training Pitfalls In Martial Arts
Beware The Rabbit Holes. I want to talk about some pitfalls of martial arts training....
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Practice
The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
A Disease of the Swordsman
The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...