The International Shinkendo Federation is an organisation committed to teaching real Japanese swordsmanship. Obata Toshishiro Kaiso is the founder, director, and primary instructor. The Shinkendo...
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What is it? What's the difference? Where did it come from? Fact or fiction? Where are we today? There is a lot of misunderstanding and debate about Ninjutsu, and maybe the following information can...
In order to improve your performance in any martial art, you must first understand how your body functions. I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years (Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, and now the...
It's just as important to train your mind as it is to exercise your body. You will always be defeated if your body is powerful but your mentality is weak. A well-trained mind will help you cope with...
Several years ago, while teaching at the PHAB Club in Jarrow, I noticed a young man sitting in a wheelchair watching the lesson. He was clearly interested in what was going on, as I could see from...
Japanese Martial Arts Morihei Ueshiba, later known as O'Sensei, founded Aikido, a Japanese martial technique (Great Teacher). Traditional Aikido/Aikikai was founded by Morihei Ueshiba. You may be...