The November edition of Sword and Spirit has been posted. In “Happo-giri,” Itten Dojo chief instructor Robert Wolfe provides insights and a link to a video addressing “Eight-direction cutting,” Suino Sensei’s precursor drill laying the foundation for bokken fencing.

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