This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
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Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...
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The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Happy Setsubun
鬼は外! 福は内! In our house we dont use beans to chase out the demons, we...
Samurai F.A.Q
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...