Setbacks and the Pain of Suffering – Quotes and Resources

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

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The Blown Feather Sword (吹毛剣) – To Cut Away Our Attachments and Shikai

Here’s a translation of an explanation of a koan [Wiki_Koan] regarding a special sword referred to as “The Blown Feather Sword”（吹毛剣－suimouken).  A koan is typically a

Kendo-related Quotes

Here’s a collection of kendo-related quotes on or from:

Kendo Sayings (Proverbs)

Here’s some sayings in kendo (also referred to as kotowaza 諺) that I have learned from sensei‘s and fellow kenshi over the years.  Pointers to websites with additional sayings

Shinsa and Shiai – Quotes for Inspiration (Part 2)

Here’s some more inspiring quotes for those preparing for a shinsa or shiai on the topics

Shinsa and Shiai – Quotes for Inspiration (Part 1)

Here’s some inspiring quotes for those preparing for a shinsa or shiai on the topics of:

• Preparation
• Practice
• Habits
• Success and Failure