"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

Practice

The car at the bottom of the hill needs a sustained gas pedal to move...

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what is true budo

What is true budo?

Studying the arts of fighting leads to peace. The pursuit of martial arts has one...

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Budo Don’t

Don’t be in love with your weapon. Don’t be in love with your uniform. Don’t...

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shuhari

Shu-ha-ri Budo Learning

Shu-ha-ri 守破離 is an essential concept in traditional learning. It is the fundamental master-disciple relationship...
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Keishi ryu Iaijutsu

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

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what is koryu

What is Koryū?

Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...

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