A Beautiful Blend of Tradition and Expression: Japanese culture is rich with traditions and practices that have captivated the world. Two such remarkable art forms, the way of the warrior Continue Reading →

Okuyama Ryuho founded Hakkō-ryū Jūjutsu (八光流柔術) in 1941. He was a student of Toshimi Matsuda (松田敏美)and a senior to Takeshi Maeda. Toshimi Matsuda was one of the top direct students Continue Reading →

There is a legend about the formation of sword systems in Japan. According to the legend the origin of all swordsmanship in Japan came to be called Kashima no Tachi and Continue Reading →

The tale of the Bamboo Shoot There once was a bamboo that sprouted and looked up to the sky. It was amazed by its size and distance. It proudly said Continue Reading →

There are several ways to transmit knowledge however the most effective is the combination of thought word and deed. In the world of Budo the three has to be used Continue Reading →

It is without a doubt that Hatsumi Sensei was the sole inheritor of Takamatsu Sensei martial arts lineages. However Hatsumi Sensei met Takamatsu Sensei late in his career and Takamatsu Continue Reading →

Takamatsu Toshitsugu on Kukishinden Ryu この連名簿は、澄水が作成したもの。それ故、右とは別個に、九鬼宗伝之巻（天津蹈鞴秘文武道遍の別称）を直授された高塚理考氏あたりには異論があるかも知れない。けれども、いちおう澄水執筆のままをここに再録し た。 　This register was drawn up by Chōsui (Chosui was one of Takamatsu Sensei warrior name). As a consequence, people such as Mr. Takatsuka Continue Reading →

I was recently part of a discussion that made me reflect. For those of us who have been training in Budo for Avery long time things are often very clear Continue Reading →

Attention to cleanliness or cleaning is called Souji (掃除) in Japanese. Maintaining constant attention to your, training space, clothing and equipment will bring harmony and balance. Why Souji Matters? In Continue Reading →

Teachers are indispensablel notjust for warriors.  If you find a magnificent mentor and train diligently, you will be able tobecome a marvelous warrior, but if you follow a martial merchant, it Continue Reading →