Text by Robert R. Gray History Hojojutsu (also read torinawa-jutsu) is a traditional Japanese martial art of r […]
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【The Spirit of the Ryukyu】Special Edition (October 2026) “Adaniya Seisuke Sensei: Meeting Another Pioneer of Okinawa Karate in France…”
Interview & Text: Daniel Mardon / Photography & Translation: Yuko Takahashi Daniel Mardon, “The […]
【L’esprit des Ryukyu】Édition spéciale (Octobre 2026) 「Adaniya Seisuke Sensei : rencontre avec un autre pionnier du Karaté d’Okinawa en France…」
Interview/Textes: Daniel Mardon Photographe/traductrice: Yuko Takahashi Daniel Mardon, « Le Karatéka-Thérapeut […]
The Spirit of Ryukyu: Oshukai, Okinawa’s Gathering of Sages Special Edition – HIDEN September 2026
Interviews & Text: Daniel Mardon, The Karateka-Therapist Photography & Translation: Yuko Takahashi Dan […]
L’Esprit des Ryukyu : Oshukai, le rendez-vous des sages à Okinawa. Édition spéciale – HIDEN Septembre 2026
Interview & Textes : Daniel Mardon, « Le Karatéka-Thérapeute » Photographie & Traduction : Yuko Takaha […]
【Exploring the spirit of the Ryukyu】Special edition (HIDEN June 2026) 「17th All Okinawa Karate & Kobudō Championships」
Interview/Writer: Daniel Mardon Photographer/Translator: Yuko Takahashi Daniel Mardon, “The Karateka-Therapist […]
【L’esprit des Ryukyu】Édition spéciale (HIDEN Juin 2026) 「17ème All Okinawa Karate & Kobudō Championships Okinawa 2026」
Interview/Textes: Daniel Mardon Photographe/traductrice: Yuko Takahashi Daniel Mardon, « Le Karatéka-Thérapeut […]
It’s all in the tube: Owari Kan-ryu’s extraordinary spear
Text by Grigoris Miliaresis Ask anyone who has watched the big koryu budo demonstrations at Meiji Jingu or Nip […]
Jitte: The Samurai Police Weapon of Authority and Control
Text by Robert R. Gray 1: What is a Jitte? A jitte is an Edo-period (1603–1868) arresting weapon carried by sa […]
Sword of Freedom: The Case of Shizuka-ryu’s Jizaiken
Text by Grigoris Miliaresis “My school, called Buko-ryu, was originally a nagamakijutsu school but since that […]
Integrated Jiujutsu and Evolve Krav Maga: Japanese Seminar Experience
Text by Avi Nardia Return to the Land of the Rising Sun I recently completed an extraordinary visit to Japan, […]
What’s Weird About Japanese Budo & Bujutsu Culture Abroad?
Text by Osano Jun(International Suigetsujuku Bujutsu Association) Introduction It has been over thirty years s […]
Tetsuzan Kuroda – Living Proof of Possibility
“The Theories of Kuroda Tetsuzan” – An Esoteric Perspective – What did Master Tetsuzan Kuroda, one […]
Muhi Muteki-ryu: Mito’s untamed spirit
Text by Grigoris Miliaresis There are many schools that make an impression when you first attend a major demon […]
Trying Jodo or the way of the jo with Amano Shihan from Joshin Kai
Author: Jessica Gerrity（Instagram/Twitter @jessintokyo） I’m Jessica. I’ve been living in Japan for […]
Purchasing Good Quality Samurai Armor in Japan and Overseas: Visit to the Armory Store Tokyo (Marutake Industries)
Author: Jessica Gerrity（Instagram/Twitter @jessintokyo） Hello everyone, this is Budo Japan Ambassador Jessica. […]
[Monthly column] Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report Vol. 28 Tendo-ryu Naginata-jutsu in Alexandria, Virginia, USA
Interview and text by Grigoris Miliaresis In part 28 of the Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report, we meet Raymond Sosno […]
[Monthly column] Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report Vol. 27 Shindo Muso-ryu jojitsu in Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Interview and text by Grigoris Miliaresis Crossing once again the Atlantic Ocean from Europe, the Worldwide Ko […]
[Monthly column] Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report Vol.21 Shinto Muso-ryu Jo in USA, Maryland
Interview and text by Grigoris Miliaresis The 21st part of the Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report features Mr. Brian […]
[Readers report]“５ Japanese Words often Misunderstood in Martial Arts”
Texy by Timothy Johnston 1) REI(礼) Real Meaning: Respect Misunderstood meaning: Bow One of the most importan […]
[Monthly column] Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report Vol.20 Hontai Yoshin-ryu in Belgium, Brussels
Interview and text by Grigoris Miliaresis For this 20th part of the Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report we go to the c […]
[Monthly column] Worldwide Koryu Dojo Report Vol.18 Shinto Muso-ryu Jojutsu in Madrid, Spain
Interview and text by Grigoris Miliaresis From the north of Europe to its south, the 18th part of the Worldwid […]
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【The Spirit of the Ryukyu】Special Edition (October 2026) “Adaniya Seisuke Sensei: Meeting Another Pioneer of Okinawa Karate in France…”
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【L’esprit des Ryukyu】Édition spéciale (Octobre 2026) 「Adaniya Seisuke Sensei : rencontre avec un autre pionnier du Karaté d’Okinawa en France…」
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