This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Keishi ryu Iaijutsu
In 1888 the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department decided to cull various ryu-ha together to form...
Ken Zen Ichi Nyo Sword & Zen Are One
剣禅一如 The sword and zen are one. The mind of zen is an important consideration...
Bujutsu Centering
When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...
The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...
What Is A Good Senpai In Budō?
I have discussed teachers and students within martial arts. The senpai-kohai relationship is just as...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...
Koryū Menkyo Kaiden & Classical Martial Arts Proliferation
免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation Mention menkyo or menkyo kaiden around some martial artists...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....
Martial Arts Doesn’t Change You Into A Hero
Joe is a bit of a jerk.Joe joins a dojo.Joe practices martial arts for 12...
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...