Bad Posture? Adopt the Samurai Posture If you work at your computer or spend a lot of time sitting down, there may be a time when you realize that you are too hunched over. We’ve all been there. Logically, at that moment the first thing we do is adopt a “good” posture. And it […]
How Samurai Discipline Can Skyrocket Your Productivity in 1 Week For a samurai, discipline was a fundamental part of life. As necessary as air, as valuable as gold. The ability to control one’s emotions and impulses in pursuit of a rational goal is what made a samurai a great warrior. But how does this […]
5 Things We Learned From The Last Samurai The Last Samurai is one of the most relevant samurai films in Western culture. Although its idealization of the samurai class is currently being questioned, as is the fact that the plot revolves around an American… There is no doubt that it has contributed to bringing […]
Miyamoto Musashi & Confrontation Miyamoto Musashi practically needs no introduction. He is possibly the most famous swordsman in Japanese history, and one of the most famous worldwide. During his lifetime, Musashi won about 60 duels without losing once. His legend became known throughout Japan, with many samurai wanting to follow in his footsteps. So […]
Close Netflix: 5 Samurai Movies You Should Watch Before You Die In this list you will discover some of the most impressive samurai movies that have ever existed. Samurai films are a rarity— it is more common to come across anime or video games. However, the impact it has had on Western culture is undeniable. […]
This is What a SUPER SHARP Katana Can Do If you want to know what a very sharp katana can do, you’re in the right place. The katana is one of the most famous swords in the world. Resistant and lethal; its fame precedes it as one of the sharpest weapons. But is it […]
We Compared Famous Western & Japanese Swords For today’s post we decided to take a look at famous medieval swords, both Western and Japanese. On both sides of the world there have been really significant swords. Weapons that are easily recognizable not only by their appearance, but by what they mean. Note: We’re not […]
What Aikido Can Teach You about Life Aikido is one of the most original and current Japanese martial arts. Its fame in the West is due to some very prestigious schools, as well as to some renowned people who have adapted it to the big screen. One of the innovations introduced by Aikido is the […]
Being a Samurai Samurai means “one who serves”. It refers to the members of a Japanese warrior class. They were noblemen assigned to protect the Imperial Court. With a Shogun or a Daimyo employing them, they followed a strict moral code. This code defined their behavior and clothing. However, education set them apart from most […]
The Science of Sword Cuts Cut and thrust. Those two moves are the quintessence of any sword fight. There will be many swords, techniques, and schools of fencing. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to those two. Cut and thrust. The lunge is simpler. You move your arm forward and […]
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