Martial arts should go together with another arts as music, poetry, calligraphy. Art appeases! Ancient warriors and samourais practiced poetry. It was very important for real bushido.

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Character Check

But here we may wonder what he would do....
if nobody knew anything about it........ Read More

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Thank you,

Dragon

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True Friendship

Today we hear people constantly talking about their "friends." They will tell you how they have so many friends or just how good their friends are and how they would trust them with their life. The word "friend" get thrown around pretty loosely in today's society. In reality, I don't think... Read More

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 Also posted on the Samurai Sword Practitioners Forum.

This is a subject that has sparked a bit of controversy over the years. I would be interested to find out what others here do prior to a training session.

Our warm up session comprises of exactly ....nothing! I have seen, and practiced with, groups that have extensive warm-up sessions prior to starting their practice proper. As a result there are students sweating profusely who then start their practice a... Read More

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