The Fifth level of Kung Fu
The fifth level of Kung Fu mastery, emphasizing the seamless integration of internal strength and refined technique. It highlights the attainment of perfect balance between hardness and softness, ena...
1 Des 20247min
Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu's Impact on Wado-Ryu's Ohyo Kumite and Kumite Gata
The episode discusses the influence of Shindo Yoshin Ryu Jujutsu on Wado-Ryu Karate, particularly on its Ohyo Kumite and Kumite Gata. It explains how Wado-Ryu founder Hironori Ōtsuka, a practitioner ...
20 Nov 202414min
The undisturbed mind is like the calm body water reflecting the brilliance of the moon. Empty the mind and you will realize the undisturbed mind. - Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi
The episode discusses the importance of mental training in martial arts, drawing a parallel between the practice of meditation and the quote by Yagyu Jubei Mitsuyoshi about emptying the mind. The epi...
17 Nov 20245min
The Difference Between Techniques and Principles in Martial Arts
The episode explains the crucial distinction between techniques and principles in martial arts. While techniques are specific physical movements like kicks and blocks, principles are the underlying c...
16 Nov 20243min
Dojo
A traditional Japanese martial arts training hall, known as a dōjō, is treated with respect and maintained meticulously. Shomen, the front of the dōjō, is the place of honor and features a Shintō shri...
15 Nov 20246min
Samurai women
Samurai women, also known as onna-bugeisha, were skilled warriors who held various roles in Japanese history, from leading armies to defending castles and participating in battles. These women receiv...
14 Nov 20244min
Ma Gui
Ma Gui, born in the mid-19th century, was a prominent Baguazhang martial artist who studied under Yin Fu and Dong Haichuan, the founder of Baguazhang. He was known for his rigorous training, particul...
13 Nov 202421min
Grading: A New, Personal Journey in Martial Arts
The episode discusses the author's desire to create a more personalized and less formal approach to grading in Taekwondo, drawing inspiration from their experiences in other martial arts systems like ...
12 Nov 202417min
