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Ki Ken Tai Ichi
According the art of Japanese Swordsmanship, Ki- Ken- Tai- Ichi, generally refers to the vital components applied simultaneously to an attack, designed to effectively destroy or seriously hinder an opponent. These components consist of Ki- Spirit, Ken- Sword, and Tai- … Continue reading
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Enzan No Metsuke
Enzan No Metsuke has a dual meaning to those of the Budo way of life. The first is that of a combative approach to interaction with an opponent, and the second, just like many of the conceptual teachings of Budo, … Continue reading
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The Basics
Before one can start to walk along the stepping stones of Budo’s path, one must first start with the basics of obtaining discipline, cleanliness, and unselfishness in order to be able to fully grasp the teachings of Budo. These are … Continue reading
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Introduction to Budo Life
Budo, the martial arts, is generally misinterpreted as a purely physical art which only consists of confronting an opponent in hand to hand combat and where strenuous training for the sole purpose of being victorious when the time calls for … Continue reading
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Machine Stitched vs Hand Stitched Bogu
Machine stitched bogu comes in a variety of stitching widths ranging from 8 millimeter to 2 millimeter. The concept is simple to understand, the tighter the stitching the more compressed the futon becomes making it stiffer and offering more protection. … Continue reading
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Origins of Seiza Kata in Iaido
Edo warriors believed that seiza was a position from which he rarely would expect to draw his sword from and from the point of view of attacking, seiza is a dead position. It is also noted that a samurai would … Continue reading
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