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.
Respect is a two-way street, however, how many people are driving recklessly?
"If you want respect, you have to give it", or "Respect must be earned", …
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Maai 間合い
Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to understand. In weapons combat it is essential. Although at some point …
免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation
Mention menkyo or menkyo kaiden around some martial artists and looks of admiration abound.You hear koryū practitioners or people looking …
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on and off a mat. Practicing musha shugyo when you have …
What is compassion? Compassion is a concern for the suffering or problems of others. The Dictionary
Coming from its Latin roots, compassion means to suffer together. You …
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 in general) with a mind imbued with equanimity. This idea is …
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop the heart and character for deeper study. The heart or …
Pain & Training
Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for those in sports or martial arts. Is training with pain a proper thing to do? Should …
Iaijutsu and iaido are components of kenjutsu 剣術, the arts of the sword. Iaijutsu, iaido are specific techniques used to draw the sword from the …
Learning Iaido online is a wonderful challenge.
Iaido or Iaijutsu can be deceptively simple in its movements but like anything simple in nature, there are profound depths …
The desire to destroy is within us all. We must overcome this urge to tear others down or damage someone's happiness. Whether it's intentional or …
There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter if no one is practicing them honestly with sincerity and …
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration. Thank you for your support.
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state for the bushi, or warrior of Japan. Attaining either munen …
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills require a different paradigm of training than that of traditional …
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported us in the past year. Also my best wishes to …
There is a saying, "You get out of it what you put into it." It is pretty self-evident, however, that is not how I see …
I wanted to talk about IN-YŌ 陰陽, or more commonly known as yin & yang. The concepts of yielding and solid, soft and strong, dark …
鬼は外! 福は内!
In our house we dont use beans to chase out the demons, we use swords.
Just having a little fun during setsubun. I wish everyone …