Some Benefits of Meditation – Reflections

This article is intended for those wondering if meditation might be useful for them in kendo or other areas of life.  It has become invaluable for me.  I reflect on my

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Witnessing a Transformation in the Demeanor of a Child in Kendo

I recently witnessed something quite astonishing.  The demeanor of a young child, who had been learning kendo for at least several years, changed remarkably during a

A Neat Way to Teach and Learn Suri-Ashi – For Beginners and Kids

This article is intended as an aid for those either teaching or learning suri-ashi at the dojo where I practice at and elsewhere.

Quotes on Meditation and Mindfulness – Related to Thoughts and Thinking

Here are some quotes on meditation (黙想 mokusou) and mindfulness with regards to thoughts and thinking – below.  They are organized as follows:

Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)

There are many resources on meditation.  I have compiled a small list below of some that I have found helpful or that seem helpful.  It is intended to help me find them in the

Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme

A member of the dojo where I practice at asked me to teach her a particular form of fumikomi and seme that I sometimes use.  The form is described in detail by Nakamura

Focusing on the Process vs. Results for Shinsa and Shiai

It is natural to focus on the “results” aspect of shinsa and shiai.  A pass vs. fail.  A win vs. loss.  Likewise for the outcomes of scholastic tests, applications, interviews,