ALL ABOUT SHINAI – Past History to the Current Day
The word shinai is actually derived from the verb shinau (撓う), or “to bend.”
Oiling Wooden Weapons
In this week’s article we would like to introduce another easy way to keep your weapons protected from the elements, and that is by applying mineral oil to them.
Waxing Wooden Weapons
Tozando How To’s -How to apply wax to your wooden weapons- One of the easiest methods to make sure your wooden weapons are protected from the elements is by applying a wax. In this article we will explain one method for applying paraffin wax to your bokken. The reason we Read More
Caring for Wooden Weapons
An introduction to taking care of your wooden weapons An introduction to taking care of your wooden weapons A large part of being a modern Budoka is the ability to take care of your own equipment. This is especially true for wooden weapons. Proper upkeep is vital and can help Read More
– Jacques Payet Sensei – Part. 5
An Interview with a Master: Part 5. Q: Uchi Deshi is not your first book, you have also translated two other books Jinsei and Shugyo. What made you translate these two books? A: Two things, first it was my way to study Japanese, so that was my personal training, Read More
– Jacques Payet Sensei – Part. 4
An Interview with a Master: Part 4. Q: Do you think the training you did has had a big influence on your life? A: Yes, because you don’t think too much, you just do. It teaches you how to concentrate, to focus and to put everything into whatever you are Read More
– Jacques Payet Sensei – Part. 2
Yes, it is incredible the way he could judge someone just by feeling. He was very instinctive
How to Choose & Tie an Obi
here are a few points that will help you to find an obi that is right for you and, if need be, a few points on how to tie it.
Sakakibara Kenkichi – The Father of Kendo?
When it comes to kendo and its development, it is difficult to point towards a definitive “father” of kendo. Naito Takaharu and Takano Sasaburo are often given such praise. It goes without saying that modern kendo would likely be a very different activity if not for their influence (if it Read More
The 8th Dan – This is how I passed Vol.2
Katsuno Shintaro (Aichi Prefecture) I was taught that “you must show each other the best of yourselves” and to care for the harmony between yourself and your opponent. I recently was able to pass on my 10th attempt. As this examination is a great milestone for myself, I did not Read More