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.
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Well said, Steven-sensei. Couldn’t agree more.
thank you sensei that’s a good quote to meditate on
Thank you Steven-sensei, that’s a very good point to think about.
Many philosophies from ancient history are still in common practice today. The book of five rings is still used to train marketing students.
Very true Sensei.
Yes Sensei