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

swordsman

The Old Is Not Distant

This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...

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Budo Don’t

Don’t be in love with your weapon. Don’t be in love with your uniform. Don’t...

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iaido thrust

Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu

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Components of Iaido Iaijutsu

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what is koryu

What is Koryū?

Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...

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Bujutsu Thoughts

Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...

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