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ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI. (continued)
[The second samurai clan to control Japan extensively was the Ashikaga, 1336-1573. The Ashikaga lived in the Kyoto suburb of Muromachi to keep an…
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more from ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI.
[Samurai armour was generally made of strips (lamellae) of iron laced together with deerskin or silk. The iron strips were coated with lacquer to…
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ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI
If you are keen on the history of Japan during the period of warrior rule (c. 1200 –1850), there are many good books available.…
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Along Your Path
Try to attend seminars and camps outside of your own dojo. Meeting the challenge will be gratifying. And you will likely meet good people…
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Jibun no shiai
Learn by careful observation and imitation of your instructors and your partners both senior and junior. Do not be concerned that you progress in…
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Training is the Key
Tanaka Sensei emphasized that there is no rapid progress in Budo, but that we should strive to become a little better each class. Otherwise,…
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Learning Aikido techniques
Aikido techniques cannot be learned quickly. It is not ten quick lessons in self-defence. It is a way of life that you gradually absorb…
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Aikido techniques are just basics
Aikido techniques are just basics and applied basics, both inside the dojo and outside as well.
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Is this true of Aikido also?
Here is Alexander Bennett quoting Sensei Inoue Yoshihiko (Kendo 8th Dan Hanshi) “Kendo is universal wisdom that teaches us the supreme value of life…
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Aikido Essential Points
Alexander Bennett also raises some essential points in his book on the history of Kendo which merit consideration by individuals training in Aikido.