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  The September edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “Iaido Drills & Applications,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe presents examples of recent training techniques employed to better understand and integrate the primary purpose of the solo waza of Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu: the development of physical structure supporting optimal generation and application of power. Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/83. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
The August edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “Why Iaido and Jujutsu?,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe expands on previous, separate discussions of these two arts to address the benefits of training in both as a comprehensive study and the reasons having access to both arts under the guidance of Suino Sensei provides an ideal foundation for our dojo. Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/82. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
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The July edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “The Crucible,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe provides a glimpse of the annual Japanese Martial Arts Center, locked-in, 12-hour intensive training event from which “Nobody Leaves Unchanged.” Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/81. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
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The June edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “Self-reference,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe describes concepts and drills that can enhance solo forms, solo and paired practice drills, sparring, and even self-defense. Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/80. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
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  The May edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “Nihon Jujutsu Update,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe provides an overview of the jujutsu portion of the recent seminar weekend with Suino Sensei and several of the JMAC black-belts. Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/79. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
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  The April edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “March Madness,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe details the seminar trips, accomplishments, and special events that made that month the busiest 31 days in the history of the dojo. Download the newsletter by joining the Sword and Spirit group on Facebook, or directly from our website, at https://www.ittendojo.org/dbfiles/download/swordandspirit/pdf/78. All back issues of Sword and Spirit are available at https://www.ittendojo.org/articles/swordandspirit. #ittendojo #japanesemartialartscenter #iaido #jujutsu #kenjutsu #shodo
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  Now available on Amazon, in print and Kindle formats! A Journey of Sword and Spirit: Itten Dojo Through Three Decades and Lessons Learned Along the Way . “A joyous read! Wolfe’s writing skills result in a textural clarity of rich, engaging content useful to all martial artists.” — Michael DeMarco Instructor of Chinese Martial Arts, Author, Publisher “This is a book about a journey, a journey that every serious martial artist makes. It’s a journey to integrity and truth; Mr. Wolfe’s truth and the truth of Itten Dojo.” — Reg Sakamoto Instructor of Classical and Modern Japanese Martial Arts “After decades of study, research, and austere training, I was very happy to see that Wolfe Sensei is presenting the wonderful traditions, principles, and techniques of the Itten Dojo in book form. In an age where many of these traditions are misunderstood, set aside, or merely shrugged off as archaic, I feel that this wonderful presentation may help return the readers to a serious understandin