Sword Control

Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...

Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...

To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...

In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...

I have been saying it’s important to get training for using a sharp sword or...

Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...

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

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As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...

I’d like to discuss briefly discuss what Budo or Bujutsu means. I’m not a scholar...

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...

Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....

There is a saying, “You get out of it what you put into it.” It...

No matter what, move. Advance. Unceasingly against whatever odds, internal or external, move towards the...

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

This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).

I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....

What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...

Four Friends. Four Enemies. One morning while on alms rounds the Buddha gave a heap...

Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....

Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...