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.
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館長Saneteru Radzikowski is the head sword instructor of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. He lives and teaches Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu from Nara, Japan.
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
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The Sword of Kamma
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Advance The Sword And Mind
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Mastering The Martial Arts and Basics
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Budo Don’t
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Learning Iaido Online: The Japanese Art of the Sword
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Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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Bujutsu Truth
Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...
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...
Covid-19 Corona Virus And Martial Arts
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Joe is a bit of a jerk.Joe joins a dojo.Joe practices martial arts for 12...
Keishi ryu Iaijutsu
In 1888 the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department decided to cull various ryu-ha together to form...