On Koryu Transmission, Kata, and Evolution
A Guest Blog by Tobin Threadgill.
Peter Boylan
Martial Arts, philosophy, and living
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Budo Isn't Finished
It's still growing
Strength Is Not Power. Power Is Not Strength.
There is a common problem among beginners in iaido, and all martial arts, of trying to do everything with strength.
Do Koryu Keep Inefficient Techniques?
Reader Ray wrote: I would be interested in your opinion about the following: koryu school are keeping their traditions even if some of the techniques have physical inconsistency.Thanks for reading!
Switching Martial Arts Styles: Do You Really Have to Start Over?
While browsing reddit, I came across a user who said they were a member of the Ki Society for ten years but had recently moved to an area without any dojos within commuting distance.
In Koryu, You Can't Question Sensei. Can you?
Challenging authority in Japanese budo is difficult.
Forging the Budo Kokoro
Developing the heart and mind for budo
Kokoro and Budo
Your Mind, Emotions, and Budo
Going from Gendai Budo to Koryu
The vast majority of people practicing budo today are training in gendai budo.
Budo and Stillness
The modern world seems to abhor stillness.