Monthly Archives: June 2013
Houten Ryu Sword
After an intense and tiring morning of spear training, what better thing to do than train some more in the afternoon! I am not sure if I envy professional martial artists who train 6-7 days a week and twice a … Continue reading
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The Spears of Hozoin
I must say, I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to live and train in Japan. It’s my firm belief that understanding the culture of a martial art is just as important as studying the art itself. I use … Continue reading
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Living to work vs. working to live
I must say, one of the biggest differences I have noticed between Japan and America is the concept of work. In America most people work to live. We work to pay the bills, to have money for our interests, and … Continue reading
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