"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
Greed And Martial Arts
We must endeavor to cultivate generosity while looking at the roots of our greed. Removing...
Son lo Mismo las Habilidades de Combate y las Artes Marciales?
Porqué hacer la diferencia entre arte marcial y habilidad de combate? Pienso que las habilidades...
A Lesson Of The Brush & Budō
Today during shodo practice I wrote this. Our minds as the top of...
The Sword With Two Edges
Today I decided to write the four kanji compound of morohanotsurugi. In English, we might...
How to learn kenjutsu?
How to learn kenjutsu? Learning anything as profound as a martial art needs a teacher....
The Point of Iaido & Tame
Pardon the pun, but the point of iaido is important to keep. When we practice...
Budo Don’t
Don’t be in love with your weapon. Don’t be in love with your uniform. Don’t...
Striking with the Katana: What is the Monouchi?
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What is Kenjutsu? A guide to Japanese swordsmanship
Kenjutsu (剣術) is the Japanese art of the sword. It is one of the four...
True Budo Proper Conduct
True budo, real budo, is about being your authentic and true self. Those of us...
Code of Bushido Righteous Heart
Being righteous and doing the right thing is one of the foundations of body and...
Martial Arts Breathing
The spirit of the sword is the breath. Breathing Physiology What’s so crucial about martial...
Koryū Menkyo Kaiden & Classical Martial Arts Proliferation
免許皆伝 Menkyo Kaiden and Koryu Proliferation Mention menkyo or menkyo kaiden around some martial artists...
Too Many Martial Arts
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Budō Practice Is Everywhere
Practicing without many excuses not to is a good practice.
Be Thankful.Be Earnest In Bujutsu & Life
Be thankful for your mistakes, failures, and blunders. They are your own teacher reminding you...
A Very Budo Christmas Happy Holidays & New Year
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all of you that were kind and supported...
Happy New Year
From all of us at Shinkan-ryū Kenpō to you, Have a wonderful New Year Celebration....
Equanimity Of A Bushi
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...
Budō Practice & Sacrifice
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Katate Tsuki-One handed Thrust Iaijutsu
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