When my kids go to bed is when my day starts. I say this because its the only un-interrupted time I have. My kids are little, 2 and 4 years old. There is no quite time. There is no peace. A long time ago I made a commitment to develop my Shodo studio. This not only meant to brush more calligraphy, but also to do commissioned work, make videos, and teach an online … [Read more...] about HOW TO DEVELOP A PRACTICE ROUTINE
If you have been training in martial arts, whether Japanese or Chinese, strictly for the purpose of self defense you are wasting your time. Yes. I said it. And I know I am going to get a lot of haters for it. But let me explain. Before we start, lets define the word BUDŌ. I find it easier to understand the meaning of these abstract concepts if we understand the meaning of … [Read more...] about BUDŌ: Why training in Martial Arts for self defense is a waste of time
http://youtu.be/goFG2hNxR00 In Shodo, or Japanese Calligraphy, there are three writing styles: KAISHO, GYŌSHO, and SŌSHO. KAISHO - 楷書 - BLOCK STYLE The first style you should study is called KAISHO or "block style". This is a formal style of brushing Kanji. The strokes' order are to be followed rigidly and diligently. Composition and proportions are to be carefully … [Read more...] about Shodō Writing Styles
