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.
A Quick Guide to Bogu Stitch Patterns & Futons
Getting a new bogu should always be a fun and enjoyable undertaking, and understanding what comprise bogu will help keep it that way.
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. 6
An Interview with a Master: Part 6. A: Well, there are many stories. Many of them are in the book. He loved to party and anytime there was an opportunity to party he would and sometimes for no reason he would just ask us to bring beer. He did not Read More
– Jacques Payet Sensei – Part. 2
Yes, it is incredible the way he could judge someone just by feeling. He was very instinctive
– Jacques Payet Sensei –
An Interview with a Master: Part 1. We have had the great opportunity here at Tozando to interview one of the great masters of Aikido. This man’s name is Jacques Payet Shihan, and he holds the rank of 8th dan in Yoshinkan aikido. Jacques Payet Sensei has been practicing Read More
Hanshi 8th Dan
I remember doing everything he taught me just as he had said to and that even now I continue to practice those things today.
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.
The 8th Dan – This is how I passed Vol.4
Sekiya Takehisa (Aichi) “I Practiced so that I was prepared to be struck – prepared to throw myself away for that one opportunity.” The first thing is patience. In my first shinsa I had no patience and struck when there was no opportunity. I would either miss the datotsu-bui (strike Read More
Understanding and Selecting Kendogu Vol.3
The Tare- If the Tare-obi is thin or narrow it will burden your back The thickness and stuffing You may think that if a tare is thin then you could tie it tightly to make a good fit. As it is not struck as often as the men or kote, Read More