"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
Too Many Martial Arts
The koryū of Japan are not self-defense arts. Although they can be authentic and certainly...
Sword Grip Tenouchi Iaido Video
This video describes basic hand grips (tenouchi) for using a katana (Japanese sword).
Making Excuses In Martial Arts
In the dojo, when I hear a student offer excuses to a teacher, I can...
Bujutsu Centering
When practicing bujutsu we should always work on being centered. For non-practitioners, it is also...
Guilt and Responsibility
I heard a student say, “If I don’t do any kind of training every day,...
Wisdom Martial Arts Keiko & Buddhism
For those that lack wisdom the way is difficult. It is best to consider the...
The Sword of Kamma
Within Shinkan-ryū are teachings to being responsible for our actions. Admitting fault of miss-actions or...
6 Years of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō
Last week marked the 6th year of Shinkan-ryū Kenpō. I want to thank the faithful...
Unleash the Potential of Your Iaido Success
We’re diving deep into the art and discipline of Iaido, a journey that goes far...
On being human and a martial artist
It is difficult to wind through the brambles and thorns of life. It is impossible...
Don’t Fall Into The Honey
You only have a little bit longer to live. The end is coming, whether in...
正月 Bujutsu New Years 2019
To all of you that have supported and also those that have caused trouble to...
What is Koryū?
Japanese martial arts are usually defined in two groups. Pre-modern and modern. There are no...
A Disease of the Swordsman
The Sword and its study. Hesitation (doubt) is one of the four diseases in swordsmanship....
Bujutsu Thoughts
Training in iaijutsu (or any bujutsu) means doing the same thing over and over and...
How to self-learn sword skills?
How to self-learn sword? A question that pops up in my communications frequently is, “How...
Basic Blocking In Kenjutsu
Please enjoy this informational budo video about sword blocking in classical Japanese kenjutsu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfMrHpeGKM
Speed, Martial Arts and Samurai Theater
What’s the difference between bugei 武芸 (martial arts) demonstrations and stunts? People are awed by...
Are Combat Skill, Self Defense & Martial Art The Same?
Why make the distinction between martial art and combat skill? I believe that combat skills...
Practice. Time Is Fleeting
In #budo as well as life, in general, we should avoid wasting time. We need...
Impermanence, The Mind, and the Truth
After every meditation session my teacher, with his eyes still closed, would softly speak in...
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...