Category Archives: Budo Life

Ki Ken Tai Ichi

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

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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