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.
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Guilt and Responsibility
I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....
The Sword With Two Edges
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...
What does Bugei mean?
Bugei translates as Martial art, Military arts, or Arts of war. Bu 武 means warrior...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
Iaijutsu Iaido Sword Timing Lesson
Timing while training alone is an important aspect to keep alive and well in the...
Maai; Combative Space-timing
Teaching maai 間合い, the ideas of combative spacing and timing intervals in kenjutsu.
Secrets of Swordsmanship: In-yō. Ying & Yang
I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang....
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Rei – 礼 – Gratitude In Budo Training Life
Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...
Martial Arts Creator Origin Myths of Japan
Japanese Koryū Creator myths; becoming enlightened and making up a whole martial arts system. Some...
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...
Teaching yourself Iaido and Swordsmanship
The Challenges of Self-Learning Swordsmanship In martial arts, particularly in the study of swordsmanship, a...
Duping The Gaijin – Martial Arts Fraud
Some Japanese schools or individuals wish to capitalize on the ignorance of non-Japanese martial artists...
Iaido Tachi & Seiza Waza
Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.
Is Compassion Important In Martial Arts?
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The...
Estás Involucrado en un Culto de Artes Marciales?
Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...