Mountain River Dojo

06/21/2020

In Nami ryu our Kenjutsu and our Aiki-jujutsu are identical movements. In essence, everything is kenjutsu. Close combat with edged weapons is a contact envir...

05/30/2020

Iai/batto justsu is striking from the saya with no hesitation. It is immediate and effective. This video demonstrates using both the Katana and the Wakizashi...

05/06/2020

Punching people in the head when you are not wrapped and taped with gloves on is not generally a good idea. Hands are not made to strike round hard objects t...

05/03/2020

Training with my teacher Kuroda Tetsuzan Sensei in Japan many years ago. Kuroda Sensei is truly exceptional.

04/27/2020

The famous warrior Miyamoto Musashi said, "Strategy is the Craft of the Warrior". Fundamental to strategy is the ability to separate truth from fiction. The ...

04/16/2020

James Williams Sensei of Nami-ryu Aiki Heiho explains that crisis response is an opportunity for martial artists to demonstrate leadership, resilience, and clarity despite the hysteria and emotionalism prevalent online and in the mockingbird media. Shownotes: www.everydaysamurai.life/41 Fitness: www...

04/15/2020

04/15/2020

The classic one two punch combinations, the bread and butter of striking with the hands. As you drill make sure that you are paying attention to what you hav...

04/10/2020

Something to ponder when fear, confirmation bias and opinion become the order of the day.