Most people learning Iai or Kendo are taught the basic five stances - 五行の構え (Gogyou-no-kamae). Indeed these are important to know, and...

This is actually a tale from Zhuangzi (莊子) about an Emperor who had a passion for cock-fighting. The Emperor desired to have the best...

Like all activities we do, we look for recognition and approval. We show our achievements to those around us all the time. This partly...

Courage is not being fearless, but being afraid and still doing what is necessary.