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Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 Heiho Sanjugokajo - 1: Why I call this way the two swords. (translation of articles from Machida, Terao: Bull Nippon Sport Sci Univ 42(2) 165-179, 2013) === Musashi had his students train by holding two swords, … Continue reading From Kim Taylor Jan 15, 2015

Jan 14, 2017 Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 Let me try to talk you out of it. If you're in a good dojo with a good sensei, stick with it. If you're in a town that has a good dojo, or … Continue reading So you think you want to teach – Kim Taylor

Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 We're practicing Niten Ichiryu on a fixed schedule these days (Friday evenings) because we've been neglecting it and it is one of the core arts of Sei Do Kai. Last week I started with nito seiho … Continue reading The Things you Learn Kim Taylor Jan 12, 2015

In my fridge I have frozen vegetables, fish tofu and soy sauce. In the cupboard are udon noodles and on the counter, bread. These, along with chili garlic paste are basic ingredients for my cooking, they are easy for me to work with and I use them for most of my recipes. Last evening was … Continue reading Basic Ingredients – Kim Taylor Jan 11, 2017

Adult Keiko Starting Monday, 16 Jan 2023 Mondays and Wednesdays Keiko Times: 6:00pm to 8:00pm 🙂

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Added with permission from Kim Taylor Nanadan (CKF) Iaido, Rokudan (CKF) Jodo and Niten Ichi Ryu Shidoin, January 2023 http://sdksupplies.com The first day back in the new year was a return to the roots. We practiced Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, which I consider the root art of Sei Do Kai. We discussed the problem with … Continue reading All About Distance Kim Taylor, Jan 9, 2017