Martial Arts
HANSHI KAUFMAN ON THE ESSENCE OF THE FIVE RINGS
THE BOOK OF EARTH Before going into the true essence of the Book of Five Rings, Gorin no Sho, I will preface this paper with the following statement that I have personally come to understand after many years of devotion to my particular martialist form, Hebi-ryu budo, The School of the Serpent. The more you […]
Developing One’s Own Martial Arts System and Style
Developing One’s Own Martial Arts System and Style Hanshi Stephen F Kaufman Master and Founder of Hebi-Ryu Budo – School of the Snake Developing one’s own system and style does not simply suggest that anyone who thinks they have practiced for a period of time is capable or qualified to create a “style.” To many, […]
The Correct Use of Hands During Any Approach – From the Martialist Teachings of Hanshi Kaufman
The Correct Use of Hands During Any Approach There is a proper way to hold your hands out when receiving an offering or giving one. When shaking hands, the grip should be firm and relaxed, at the same time. This applies to handling weapons or documents or gifts. Make sure not to squeeze or put […]
Silent Moon Book Review
Book Review: “Silent Moon – The Story of a Sword” by Shihan Dana Abbott Silent Moon – The Story of a Sword is a terrific read for all. From page one, I was ingeniously thrown into chaos and conflict: hand to hand combat, samurai swords, and machine guns cutting down soldiers on the beaches of […]
Lineage – Whys, Wherefores, and So What!
For Those Who Missed It the First Time Lineage – Whys, Wherefores, and So What! by Hanshi Stephen F. Kaufman Author of world’s best-selling version of Musashi’s Book of Five Rings for over 25 years. The recent uproar on the various sites and pages has shown that a big uprising about someone’s lineage has become […]
Hanshi Kaufman Featured on America’s Iron Dragons Magazine
Credentials Bespeak Themselves This is the cover for the premier issue of America’s Iron Dragons magazine that I share with other important international masters. Special thanks to Anthony ‘Sha Poe Ryu’ Elam for this significant honor. To learn more about Hanshi Stephen Kaufman, visit http://www.hanshi.com
Book of Five Rings Explained by Hanshi Kaufman – Part 4
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Book of Five Rings Explained by Hanshi Kaufman – Part 3
Lesson 3 from Musashi’s Book of Five Rings by Hanshi Stephen Kaufman For more info on Hanshi Stephen Kaufman, visit http://www.hanshi.com
Hanshi Warrior Press Christmas Book Deal
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Hanshi Warrior Press Books for the Holidays
Sales ARE brisk. Get your orders in now in time for holiday delivery.The holidays will be here before you realize it. I usually run out of stock by the second week of December so act now in time for Christmas – Hanukah – Kwanzaa – Festivus Autographed copies here http://www.hanshi.com/books Available at Amazon and Kindle […]
Hanshi Kaufman Teaches Kata
Hanshi Kaufman executes and teaches rudiments of Bassai Dai with variations developed through classical demonstration, and then explains improvisation as a training aspect of his school, Hebi Ryu Budo – School of the Snake. Watch for his soon to be released new book, Kata – Analysis, Practice, and Improvisation: An In-depth study of Kata Wisdom. […]
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