On Grieving, Dying and Living – Quotes and Resources

Drawing by Tomoe in kamae, Jan 2020.

Two fathers of adult members of the dojo have passed away.  One, ten days ago in his sleep.  A kind, soft-spoken and gentle figure who would visit regularly to watch his two

On Setbacks and the Pain of Suffering – Quotes and Resources

Carved sand by the water’s edge.

Life seems to present varying degrees of setbacks and suffering.  While taking a brief walk outdoors between shinpan duties at the 2018 U.S. Junior Nationals Championships, I

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

Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 2

Quotes on Mushin, Flow and Open-Focus – Part 3 & References

Kendo-related Quotes

Drawing and edamame dumbbells by Ophie and Tomoe, Jan 2020.

Here’s a collection of kendo-related quotes on Mechanics, Techniques, the Mind, Additional Topics, Quotes from Teachers and Quotes from other websites.  The detailed

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.  They are categorized as follows: