This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
The Samurai and unwavering loyalty
The Samurai have been portrayed in popular culture as noble and faithful warriors who strictly...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Bujutsu Centering
When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...
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Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list about the virtues important to...
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Kesagiri: Anatomy of A Sword Strike
In Japanese swordsmanship, there have been many hundreds of schools. There are, however, only a...
Budo Don’t
Don’t be in love with your weapon. Don’t be in love with your uniform. Don’t...
Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
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...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...
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...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...
Budo: The Culture of Destruction
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear...
Code of Bushido Righteous Heart
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
Making Excuses In Martial Arts
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...