As in all other martial arts footwork is crucial in Iaido. Although not immediately obvious, how one moves his/her lower limb dictates...

The first time I held a real sword in my hands, I was terrified. I was afraid I would cut my hand. Who wouldn't, right!? Shisho(師匠) that...

When it is not by will power that you kept going, but kept going when there was no will power left in you.

The term "Bushido" is generally associated with Samurai and how they do not fear death, or kill themselves readily in the name of honour....