Thoughts On Sword Practice

Narrow Minds Walk Narrow Paths There are a lot of martial arts to enjoy. There...

Maai 間合い Combative spacing or maai is important to investigate early on and come to...

There is a saying, “You get out of it what you put into it.” It...

The code of the samurai is always popping up in martial arts circles and popular...

Gratitude for our swords and training equipment, and those that made them. To our teachers...

It is worth a lot to be mindful of the ebb and flow of all...

As a martial arts instructor, or school, or especially if you’re representing an authentic Japanese...

What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...

In 1888 the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department decided to cull various ryu-ha together to form...

What have you been distracting yourself with while death is around the corner? Time is...

Demonstrations of unique iaijutsu and complimentary techniques between standing and sitting.

Recientemente tuve una conversación con alguien que se refirió a su escuela como una genuina...

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To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...

This is important to understand when practicing historical or classical martial arts. Although the sword...

Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...

Pain & Training Pain is a universal dilemma. Especially for those in sports or martial...

Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...

Someone asked, “What value is there in martial arts training?” I reflected, what do I...

Learn the sword or budo and learn of yourself. Learn about yourself to learn budo....

The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...