This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Bushido Chūgi The code of Loyalty
Loyalty is one of the shining points in any list about the virtues important to...
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
Maai; Combative Space-timing
Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
Tachi Iai & Suwari Iai Demonstrations
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Dominando las Artes Marciales y las Bases
Hablaré acerca de bases y dominio. Antes de comenzar, quiero decir que usaré la palabra...
Components of Iaido Iaijutsu
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Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
What Does Iaido & Iaijutsu Mean?
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido...
Are Combat Skill, Self Defense & Martial Art The Same?
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
Good Posture = Efficient Movement A graphic I made for a student talking about the...
Shugyō and Keiko Martial Arts Practice
Practicing and Studying There are two main words used about practicing and learning in martial...
Equanimity Of A Bushi
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...
What is Koryū?
Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...
Bujutsu Truth
Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...
Code of Bushido Righteous Heart
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...