When aware, we are no longer robots. – Young, KendoNotes
Here’s two stories on the topic of deautomization and getting unstuck in automated patterns of behaviors: one about a paper napkin and a second on saving 50 million Continue reading
Many master swordsmen and revered kendo teachers mention the importance of having a heart with a clear mirror. That with such a mirror, one can intuit the heart and Continue reading
What you’re looking for is that which is looking. – St. Francis d’Assisi
Thanks to meditation and many teachers, this mind seems to have come to a growing realization. That meditation and other aspects such as peace (heijoushin), freedom from Continue reading
Here’s a brief summary of pointers on kiri-kaeshi (切り返し) by Kamei Toru (Hanshi 8 dan) in this 12:16 min video of a portion of his Southern California Kendo Federation Continue reading
While visiting a dojo during a trip last year, a student asked for advice related to eating. He was struggling with over-eating and its associated complications to his weight, health Continue reading
Life seems to present varying degrees of setbacks and suffering from time to time. While taking a brief walk outdoors between shinpan duties at the 2018 U.S. Junior Nationals Continue reading
A young Kyoshi 7 dan from Japan visited the dojo that I practice at this week. I’ll refer to him as “O” sensei as he preferred not having his name mentioned. He had once placed Continue reading
