This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Making Excuses In Martial Arts
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
Fear Isolation Martial Arts
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...
Practice
The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...
death budo
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...
Learn Sword Online: Budo Video
Learning Japanese sword online is possible. https://player.vimeo.com/video/276710823
True Budo Proper Conduct
True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and true self. Those of us...
How To Avoid Training Pitfalls In Martial Arts
Beware The Rabbit Holes. I want to talk about some pitfalls of martial arts training....
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
I will be talking about basics and mastery. Before I begin, I want to say...
Are Combat Skill, Self Defense & Martial Art The Same?
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...
Secrets of Swordsmanship: In-yō. Ying & Yang
I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
I Am A Lazy Martial Artist
There is a saying, “You get out of it what you put into it.” It...
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
Budo Thoughts: Practice is life.
Practice is life. Life is practice. Enjoy them together. Enjoying morning keiko outdoors. The smell...
Pain & Training In The Martial Arts
Pain & Training Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for those in sports or martial...