Diary of a Martial Artist

Diary of a Martial Artist

All about martial arts training and how it affects the way I lead my life: martial arts as personal development. You'll find tips on all aspects of martial arts training such as techniques, fitness, philosophy and history. Shorinji Kempo | Tang Soo Do | Iaido

Wednesday, 12 December 2007

Japanese Sword Art FAQ

http://www.kendo-sask.com/swordfaq.htm#_Toc422549457

Why a sword ban could be beneficial to Martial Artists

Ok, so I've just scanned through this article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7139724.stm which outlines that that the ban is on cheap ...

Thursday, 1 November 2007

Koiguchi Repair

The habaki of the iaito is the collar of the sword which fits snuggly into the koiguchi, or the mouth of the saya. It should because of thi...

Tuesday, 30 October 2007

Grading

Well the nerves and stress leading up to my first Shorinji Kempo grading were soon given over to relief and joking with my fellow 'Kensh...

Uke nagashi

I worked a lot on this form (Uke nagashi, seitei #3) and picked up some good tips from the teachers. Firstly start drawing the sword before ...

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

37

Well, I turn 37 years old this week! No, I'm not particularly sad, worried or nostalgic...that's just how it is! But I haven't b...

Sunday, 7 October 2007

A Personal Path

Everyone's path in life is different. But if you check out Shane Thomas' brilliant blog about why he studies martial arts you're...

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