Learning Martial Arts from Videos?
Now that we differentiate between in-person and online learning, let’s discuss learning from videos.
Make these wrist drills part of your routine
Keep your wrists healthy with these simple stretches.
Can Martial arts increase your focus and reflexes?
Are there other intrinsic benefits to martial arts besides kicking butt? This study suggests so.
Pearly Whites
Black teeth? Not necessarily a sign of bad dental hygiene in Meiji Japan.
Online Martial Arts: A New Challenge
When I started Bujinkan training back in 1983, one thing that was made very clear to us from our teachers was that in-person learning was the only acceptable method for teaching and learning a martial art. Books and videos (VHS back in those days, you know) could supplement your training, but they could never replace…
Dojo Announcements
The new class schedule begins on July 12th. Given the uncertainty of the times, we’ll make changes as needed.
Upcoming Events
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Progression
Thomas Edison once wrote, “Restlessness and discontent are the first necessities of progress.” When I look back to the start of my training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, restlessness and discontent were a major part, and still are. My first day of training was extremely challenging, as was my most recent day of training.
Yummy!
Every culture has their unique foods, and Japan is no exception. Here are a few that I found the most intriguing. Anyone try one of these dishes? Please share your experience, and especially if you know somewhere in the city that serves these unique Japanese dishes, maybe a Dojo outing is in order.
Everyday Training
One of the challenges in training is to find the opportunities for training in everyday life.