This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
A Disease of the Swordsman
The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....
Study The Self. Learn The Sword
Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in the study of swordsmanship, a...
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...
Mushin State of No Mind In Martial Arts
I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, “Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher...
The Mind According to Saito Yakuro of Shintō Munen Ryū 斎藤弥九郎神道無念流
「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...
Dominando las Artes Marciales y las Bases
Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero decir que usaré la palabra...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Saya no uchi
I train to strike correctly. I perform keiko to understand the angles of my sword....
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...
Secrets of Swordsmanship: In-yō. Ying & Yang
I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
How To Avoid Training Pitfalls In Martial Arts
Beware The Rabbit Holes. I want to talk about some pitfalls of martial arts training....
What is true budo?
Studying the arts of fighting leads to peace. The pursuit of martial arts has one...
The Sword With Two Edges
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...
The End of Training & Boredom In Martial Arts
Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...