The spirituality of iaido is one of the elements that attract many prospective practitioners of this martial art who want to learn its secrets. It is a normal phenomenon, which is why we want to explain its meaning and implications.
Katana Blog: Iaito, Shinken and Japanese Swords
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Is it difficult to learn judo?READ MOREMany people think that learning judo is difficult. But what part of this is real and what part is a personal perception? Below, we would like to explain the reasons for these questions and affirmations.
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6 benefits of judoREAD MOREDo you know the benefits of judo? Any martial art will bring a good number of advantages to your health, both physical and mental. In fact, on this same blog we have already talked about some of them, and that is why we want to continue our review.
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Looking at the Parts of an IaitoREAD MOREWe are going to get to know one of the most famous weapons of martial arts in depth. We begin by commenting on the parts of the Iaito and what it needs to be complete.
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How to care for your Katana or Samurai SwordREAD MOREDo you know how to actually care for your Katana? Buying a Samurai sword is a fantastic idea, but it is also essential to understand that it will require a certain level of knowledge to maintain its beauty.
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How to sharpen your Samurai SwordREAD MOREIf you are the proud owner of the infamous Japanese Katana, you know that keeping it sharp is a must. Nowadays there are two infallible methods of sharpening: the traditional or homemade way and the commercial way.
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Ninjutsu and taijutsu: differencesREAD MORENinjutsu and taijutsu can be terms that non-Japanese people confuse, since both include techniques born in the land of the rising sun many years ago and are used and known as martial arts.
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Karate-do: what it meansREAD MOREHave you heard the term karate-do and don't know exactly what it refers to? Next, we will briefly explain the true meaning of this word.
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Samurai sabre: priceREAD MOREWhen we talk about buying a samurai sabre, price is the first word that usually comes up. What is a Japanese sword or katana worth? We will explain this topic below.
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COMPARISON OF HANDMADE AND FACTORY-MADE BLADESREAD MOREJapan is widely known for producing the finest blades because of its long history of bladesmithing. Japanese bladesmithing started with the production of the oldest steel swords, the Katana, around the 4th century.
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Ninjutsu: techniquesREAD MORETo learn ninjutsu, techniques and fitness are the first two terms you have to learn. You need to be in good health, and then, little by little, you will learn the various movements to become a true ninja.
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How to make a saya for bokkenREAD MOREYou can make your own saya for bokken, or buy it if you don't have a knack for handicrafts. Be that as it may, it is important to protect this training weapon well.