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Are Budo and Sports Complimentary? Iaido During a Pandemic The Beloved Blade of Kondo Isami ALL ABOUT SHINAI – Past History to the Current Day On 2023-11-30 2023-11-30 By tozando-editorial-staff The word shinai is actually derived from the verb shinau (撓う), or to bend.” Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in FAQ Budo can be competitive too, so how does it differ from sport? On 2022-08-10 2022-08-10 By essay-contest-winner Victory over the Self By MLS It is axiomatic among budoka that budo is not a sport, and there are good reasons for it; instead of chasing a higher score or a faster time by any means necessary, budo practitioners are looking to develop their minds and bodies, beyond questions Read More Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in FAQ Are Budo and Sports Complimentary? On 2022-08-05 By essay-contest-winner By: Dr. Anil Sahal After training in the dojo and over a glass of beer, there are often discussions between martial artists about the relationship between budo and sport. Those who see themselves as ‘traditionalists’ express a disdain for martial arts being used in the sporting context feeling that the Read More Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in FAQ Iaido During a Pandemic On 2022-07-29 2023-01-27 By essay-contest-winner The Sword as a Tool for Mental Health -Ron Campbell, www.soarfeat.org You stand in front of your computer, in the center of your living room, sword at your side. You see each of your fellow iaidoka in their separate squares of the Zoom meeting. Some live in your own neighborhood, Read More Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in FAQ The Beloved Blade of Kondo Isami On 2021-10-22 2024-04-05 By stephen The Search for the Mysterious Sword Kotetsu” By now, many will be aware of Kondo Isami. The broad faced bull with a sharp, piercing stare. He was the head of the Shinsengumi, a secret police force appointed by the Shogunate to subdue unrest in Kyoto and bring unruly samurai groups Read More Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Budo Articles , Samurai/Bushido Tagged , history Japanese history japanese sword katana kondo isami kotetsu shinsengumi tozando Oiling Wooden Weapons On 2021-07-21 2021-07-27 By tozando-editorial-staff 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. Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Bokken/Shinai , Budo Articles , FAQ Tagged , bokken bokuto naginata Oiling Bokken Oiling Bokuto Oiling Naginata Oiling Wood Oilling wooden weapons A Quick Guide to Bogu Stitch PatternsFutons On 2021-07-16 2023-06-09 By srt Getting a new bogu should always be a fun and enjoyable undertaking, and understanding what comprise bogu will help keep it that way. Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Budo Articles , FAQ , Kendo , Kendo Bogu Tagged , bogu hand-stitched kendo machine-stitched Waxing Wooden Weapons On 2021-06-04 2021-06-04 By tozando-editorial-staff Tozando How To’s -How to apply wax to your wooden weapons- One of the easiest methods to make sure your wooden weapons are protected from the elements is by applying a wax. In this article we will explain one method for applying paraffin wax to your bokken. The reason we Read More Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Aikido , Bokken/Shinai , Budo Articles , Iaido , Kendo , Kyoto , Naginata , Samurai/Bushido , Tozando Caring for Wooden Weapons On 2021-05-28 2023-03-24 By tozando-editorial-staff 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 Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Bokken/Shinai , Budo Articles , FAQ , Kendo , Naginata , Other Budo , Tozando Tagged , bokken care equipment wooden weapons – Jacques Payet Sensei – Part. 6 On 2021-05-21 2021-05-21 By srt 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 Share: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Posted in Aikido , FAQ Tagged , 8th dan aikido interview Jacques Payet master sensei Posts navigation Older posts Recent Posts ALL ABOUT SHINAI – Past History to the Current Day Budo can be competitive too, so how does it differ from sport? Are Budo and Sports Complimentary? 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