This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword is not part of everyday life and death struggle the ideas of the true swordsman are universal to become better humans and increasing the quality of our lives.
Even though swordsmen are antiquated, the mindset of one is not.
ラジカスキー真照
館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
Learning Koryū Kenjutsu & Iaijutsu Traditionally
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu
Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in classical Japanese kenjutsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfMrHpeGKM
Basic Head Strike Iaijutsu Kenjutsu
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Bujutsu Thoughts Issin-furan
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What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
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Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
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Kesagiri: Anatomy of A Sword Strike
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