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Learning From Maasai, Spear Fighting the Elder Warrior
In today's episode, we'll delve into the captivating journey of I took into the heart of Kenya to immerse myself in the ways of the Maasai tribe.
My purpose for being in Kenya, was to travel throughout the most...
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Saving Kominka, The Endangered Folk Houses
There are 800,000 traditional buildings in Japan, some hundreds of years old, and the are abandon and being torn down at 10% each year. These incredible structures, forgotten representations of Japan's deep connection...
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Kobudo Going Forward, with Manaka Unsui
This episode was recorded at the Shunpukan Dojo, in Noda-shi, following a week of training with Unsui Sensei. He sat us down to discuss how we should approach our study of traditional Japanese martial arts into the...
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Finding The Dao in Violence, with Jack Schaefer
Today we sit down with Taoist Priest, Chinese Medicine practitioner and martial artist, Dr. Jack Schaefer as we delve into the heart of “dao” and it's ignored or misunderstood ... yet transformative power within the...
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Stealing from the Mongolian Tiger
Have we been lied to? Or, are the truths very hard to reach within the Takamatsu-den, available to those willing to go deep, traversing the depths of a discipline, enduring the physical and emotional demands needed to...
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Death and Rebirth of the Bu Jin, with Sean Askew
Episode 9: A dialogue on the Togakure Ryu, myth, fact the future of a Hidden Lineage
Join me in conversation with Sean Askew, Author of Hidden Lineage, founder of the Bujinkan Kokusai Renkoumyo and a personal student...
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Jishu Geiko, A Guide to Solo Kobudo Training
In this episode, we go deep into the concept of “Jishu Geiko” 自主稽古 or independent practice in martial arts, emphasizing the transformative effects of solo training on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This...
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Discovering Ikigai-kan, A Life Worth Living, with Nicholas Kemp
Epsiode 7: Ikigai and unraveling it's profound meaning as the essence of life’s purpose.
Listen on: iTunes, Spotify and YouTube
Nicholas Kemp, author of Ikigai-kan, Feel A Life Worth Living, emerges as a beacon...
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From Traditional Kata to Modern Reality: Exploring Knife Fighting in Kobudo
In this reflection, I share from a deeply personal and traumatic experience of being attacked and stabbed and exactly how this event shaped my perspective on knife defense as a martial arts instructor. I reflect on...
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Proper Kamae, Harnessing the Power of Posture And Intent within Kobudo, with Mark Franco
Episode 5: When a Jinenkan and Bujinkan Instructor decide to have a conversation, it becomes a study on the nuances of Kamae.
Discover what most students miss, and the incredibly important reasons you must study...
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Reflection 2: Learning to Learn, from Arrogant Fighter to Humbled Student
Episode 4: Reflections on the Path: Unlocking the Secrets of Learning and Self-Improvement in Budo
In this episode of Shugyo, Adam reflects on his journey in the Dojo and shares pivotal moments from his training in...
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Rewriting Budo, with Eric Shahan
In this episode, I have a coffee with Eric Shahan, a dedicated translator of martial arts literature. Eric shares his passion for translating ancient martial arts books, shedding light on his fascinating work and the...
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