Foot Notes
“That which is hidden is the flower”, 秘すれば花 is a well known statement made by Zeami, master of Noh. It …
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Kukan no Kyusho 空間の九勝/急所＝万変不驚
This year’s DKMS has come and gone and I have taken some time to reflect on Sokes’ words and lessons …
Bujinkan Hombu Dojo Daikyomyosai 2011
武道本部道場大光明祭 2011 I was recently asked by Soke to clarify the details of this year’s annual training event. Unfortunately, all …
知識 VS. 知能 “The road of Knowledge (information) VS. Intelligence (capability)”
The warrior path is lonely and unique. As most are aware, the kanji that create the term “Budo” consists of …
Sacramento Seminar Sept 10th, Heart-Eyes and Fingers
Doug Wilson will be in the USA and leading a martial arts seminar focusing on effective kihon of budo taijutsu …
The Sanshinkan
It is possible to say that so far this has been a somewhat challenging year on several levels and …
When your Kihon is not Kihon
The secret to martial arts is that there is no secret. It continues to amuse me that there are so …
万変不驚！(Banpenfugyo)
Without surprise, the last month has been a very real and true experience in Budo. Japan to many, has always …
Earth and Wood
I would like to personally congratulate Luis on passing the Godan test yesterday. It is truly mysterious how things …
Kihon Happo-The foundations are shaky…
I have just returned to Japan from a perceived safe place. Funny feeling that returning to a place of danger …
