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The Last Teachings of the Heihō Sanjūgokajō: Musashi’s Final 13 ArticlesIn this final part of our series on Musashi’s Thirty-Five Articles on Strategy, we explore the last teachings of the sword saint—insights that blur the line between combat technique and spiritual clarity. Musashi closes not with answers, but with a mysterious phrase: “Ten Thousand Miles, One...
Continuing Musashi’s Path: The Next 13 Articles of Strategic Wisdom
Welcome Back: The Next 13 Articles of Musashi’s Strategy
Welcome back to the second part of our three-part series on Miyamoto Musashi’s Heihō Sanjūgokajō (Thirty-Five Articles on Strategy). In the previous article, we explored the historical background of this lesser-known work and examined the...
A Three-Part Exploration of Miyamoto Musashi’s 35 Articles of StrategyBefore The Book of Five Rings, Miyamoto Musashi composed a lesser-known but equally profound work: the Heihō Sanjūgokajō, or Thirty-Five Articles of Strategy. In this first part of our series, we uncover the historical context of this text and present the first 9 teachings—concise yet powerful...
YariNoHanzo Shadow Backpack: The Ultimate Backpack for Travel, Martial Arts, and Everyday LifeLooking for a backpack that fits your lifestyle—whether you're traveling, training, or just navigating your day? The YariNoHanzo Shadow Backpack offers the perfect blend of style, function, and everyday durability. Discover why this sleek, versatile 25L backpack is the only bag you’ll ever need.
Unveiling the Shinobigatana: Myths and RealitiesWhen we think of the ninja, one image stands above all: the stealth warrior armed with a mysterious sword — the Shinobigatana, often called the Ninjato, Shinobi To, or Ninja Ken. It's a blade surrounded by mystery, made iconic by films, books, martial arts culture, and centuries of storytelling.
Discovering the Shinobi Shozoku: The Ninja's Iconic Uniform
The mystique of the ninja — silent, agile, and lethal — continues to capture imaginations worldwide. At the heart of this enigmatic figure lies one of the most iconic garments in Japanese history: the shinobi shozoku, or the traditional ninja uniform. Whether you’re a martial artist, a...
Experience the Best Katana Configurator Online“The sword is the soul of the samurai.”
That phrase echoed in my mind the first time I laid eyes on the YariNoHanzo Custom Katana Configurator. What began as casual curiosity quickly became a deeply personal and almost spiritual journey—one that many martial artists, collectors, and admirers of...
Understanding the Kissaki: The Tip of the Katana ExplainedThe kissaki is one of the most distinctive and refined parts of the katana, the legendary Japanese sword wielded by the samurai. While often mistaken for simply the “tip,” the kissaki is much more—it’s a complex structure that reflects centuries of craftsmanship, martial function, and aesthetic...
