Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video

From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....

I have been saying it’s important to get training for using a sharp sword or...

Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...

Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...

Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list about the virtues important to...

I’d like to discuss briefly discuss what Budo or Bujutsu means. I’m not a scholar...

The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....

What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state...

In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...

Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.

Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...

Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...

The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...

It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...

It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...

We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...

Under the big blue sky, Walk with purpose. せいしょうにへいほうす。青空をすたすた歩く。 Move towards your difficulties (or life...

Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...

We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...

Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...

I would like to express my thoughts on the concept of mushin no shin —...

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...