Barriers Within Barriers

Iaijutsu has many life lessons as well as a mental and physical exercise. We really don’t practice to learn how to cut a real life person with a sword, so why do it? It’s because we learn to cut other things down that we aren’t even aware off. One of the waza (Techniques) that weContinueContinue reading “Barriers Within Barriers”

My Visit To The Hive

UK Seminar A Success! Just now      Hell everyone, Today I want to talk about a distance student here in this program that I’m very very proud of,  Sensei Scotty Calner.       On May 18th, 2018, Scotty was one of the very first folks to join us here on the distance program. We met on Instagram viaContinueContinue reading “My Visit To The Hive”

Learning the Japanese Sword.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to wield and train in the ancient Samurai art of Iaido? Here at the Budo Academy I can teach you right in your home. Is it simply an on-line Program? NO, It’s better. It’s a highly interactive DISTANCE program, not a library only on-line program. And I amContinueContinue reading “Learning the Japanese Sword.”

Moving Zen, The Art of Iaido

With so many different styles of  martial arts out there, it can be a challenge to find something that feels like a great fit.  Especially if you feel a little out of shape and perhaps life has caught up to you while raising a family or tending to a career. Most of us want to experienceContinueContinue reading “Moving Zen, The Art of Iaido”

Kata is Conflict Resolution!

Betchya didn’t know that! Our teachers tell us all the time “The Kata is the art”. So I always feel sometimes students feel guilty when they don’t practice their forms/Kata. Without them we don’t get our belt and that’s the only incentive. Most teachers have also heard folks tell them they love Kata, but becauseContinueContinue reading “Kata is Conflict Resolution!”