The term "Bushido" is generally associated with Samurai and how they do not fear death, or kill themselves readily in the name of honour....

Most people learning Iai or Kendo are taught the basic five stances - 五行の構え (Gogyou-no-kamae). Indeed these are important to know, and...

This is actually a tale from Zhuangzi (莊子) about an Emperor who had a passion for cock-fighting. The Emperor desired to have the best...

Courage is not being fearless, but being afraid and still doing what is necessary.

There is no shame to those who tried and failed, but to those who failed to try. What have you done lately that is new and really excited...

At the end of a technique, the sword is re-sheathed (納刀). Most have been taught that Zanshin is maintained throughout. This is as part of...

"Life is in itself a journey." This cliché has been thrown around many times, but it is not wrong. We spend so much time looking to the...

Ashi, Koshi, Katana. This is the basis of Iaido movements. First is from the feet (ashi), then waist (koshi) finally the sword (katana)....

A simple thought for today: "With all things equal, the one willing to take the risk that no one else dares will win every time." This...

Ever wonder how the sword is held together with the handle (柄)? Well, if you have taken a sword apart before you will know you must...