This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Happy Setsubun
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Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu
Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in classical Japanese kenjutsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfMrHpeGKM
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
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Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
Seven Points For Learning Martial Arts
I am often thinking about how to learn bujutsu productively. The efficiency of body and...
Budo Thoughts: Practice is life.
Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...
Maai Combative Spacing
Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...
The End of Training & Boredom In Martial Arts
Budō Is Limitless When does training end? When do we become a master? The short...
How To Learn Samurai Sword Fighting Without A Teacher?
I get asked often, “Hey, is it possible to learn sword fighting without a teacher...
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
https://youtu.be/pXpzSBLGkbI
Honesty and the Martial Arts Hermit. Being a good budō teacher and student.
When people want to find a martial arts teacher, do they often think of mister...
Components of Iaido Iaijutsu
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Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....