Sword Control

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

The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...

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It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...

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

I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...

There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...

Learning a traditional bujutsu, koryu, or comprehensive martial art is best approached as a serious...

「武は戈を止むるの義なれば少しも争心あるべからず」斎藤弥九郎神道無念流練兵館 斎藤弥九郎 Saito Yakuro, Shindō Munen Ryu instructor of the famous Renpeikan in Edo once...

If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....

不動心 (Fudōshin) – The Immovable Mind As I mark 31 years of practicing martial arts...

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Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly? “If you want...

Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...

Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...

We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...

Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...

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

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

Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...

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...