"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
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...
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!...
Honesty and the Martial Arts Hermit. Being a good budō teacher and student.
When people want to find a martial arts teacher, do they often think of mister...
Guilt and Responsibility
I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...
Forge Yourself Through True Budo
You can jump and twirl around and whip about your sword as quick as you...
Martial Arts Responsibility
As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...
Munen Muso And Mushin The Warriors Mind
What is the difference between munen and mushin? These concepts outline the ideal mental state...
Fear Isolation Martial Arts
Budo does not begin and end when you pass through the dojo, or step on...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Martial Arts and The Path: Strive for the truth
If you study the way and path 道, then you should understand the truth correctly....
Is Studying Multiple Martial Arts Ok?
Many people study more than one martial art. There can be varied reasons, such as...
Samurai F.A.Q
Are samurai still trained in Japan? Are there samurai schools? The short answer is, No.Samurai...
Bujutsu Thoughts Issin-furan
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A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
Kata: Classical Japanese Samurai Training Method
Bujutsu Kata Training in martial arts can be done in different ways. One of the...
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths
Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...
Bushido: The Soul of Japan
The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...
Martial Arts Cults & Lies
I once had an interaction with someone who referred to their school as a genuine...
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
Mitorigeiko Special Practice
Present and switched on The method of critically watching practice is commonly referred to as...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
The Old Is Not Distant
This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...