"There is a natural order to all things. The shape of the mind will lead to its obvious conclusion. East, West, North or South. Climbing Mt. Fuji will result in passing the summit. Walking further will result in meeting more peaks and valleys. There is much to enjoy and discover.”
~S.F Radzikowski
death budo
What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...
Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...
Sword Control
We should not let our mind or body or sword become contorted or controlled by...
What Value Is In Martial Arts Training?
Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...
Attachment, Budo & Impermanence
It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
Making Excuses In Martial Arts
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...
7 Year Anniversary of Online and In-person Sword Learning
Today marks a significant milestone in our journey — the 7th Anniversary of Shinkan-ryu Kenpo!...
Bujutsu Truth
Be honest. Move with the truth and discard the lies and false facades. Leave them...
Samurai F.A.Q
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...
The Martial Arts Heart
Budo values reflection and compassion. When these are not present it is hard to develop...
Pain & Training In The Martial Arts
Pain & Training Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for those in sports or martial...
Jealous Martial Artists
Martial artists should be aware of what can live in the shadow of righteousness; jealousy...
Waza: Quality or Quantity?
Waza Waza Everywhere In our respective martial arts systems, we learn many waza 技 (techniques)....
When Protectors Become Perpetrators: Martial Arts Community Failures
Recently, a martial arts instructor (Budo Teacher) faced defamatory accusations in a public forum. A...
Martial Arts and The Path: Strive for the truth
If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....
What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
Budo Thoughts
There are techniques and scrolls and teachings all over the dojo. What does it matter...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
