The Start of a Sword School

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.

Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?

February 13, 2018 15 Comments

What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...

Maai; Combative Space-timing

October 24, 2017 8 Comments

Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.

The Samurai and unwavering loyalty

July 14, 2023 No Comments

The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble and faithful warriors who strictly...

Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success

September 1, 2023 No Comments

We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...

The Sword With Two Edges

February 7, 2019 5 Comments

Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...

When Protectors Become Perpetrators: Martial Arts Community Failures

October 16, 2024 No Comments

Recently, a martial arts instructor (Budo Teacher) faced defamatory accusations in a public forum. A...

Bujutsu Truth

August 3, 2019 3 Comments

Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...

How to learn kenjutsu?

May 17, 2018 6 Comments

How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....

True Budo Proper Conduct

July 7, 2019 4 Comments

True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and true self. Those of us...

Bujutsu Centering

May 14, 2019 8 Comments

When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...

Mitorigeiko Special Practice

August 21, 2018 4 Comments

Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...

Code of Bushido Righteous Heart

April 21, 2020 12 Comments

Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...

What does Bugei mean?

January 9, 2017 17 Comments

Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...

Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu

January 29, 2019 1 Comment

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