I enjoy spending my free time reading, cycling, sketching, and mostly studying and practicing Japanese swordsmanship (Iaido and Kendo). Not too long ago. I established as a place to expand on my ideas of budo, with a particular focus on Kendo and Iaido. The teachings from various instructors that I have been fortunate to receive will also make up the lion's share of what gets posted. I grew up and began my practice of Japanese swordsmanship in Miami, FL, a large portion of instruction was at the Institute of Budo Studies and the Miami Budokan. I'm a nuclear and particle physicist in my professional life having earned my doctoral degree at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. During that time (~5 years) I trained extensively in Kendo and Iaido and was fortunate to learn from very highly skilled and experienced senseis. I was deeply influenced by the teaching of Suzuki Sazou sensei and Endo Katsuo sensei and have strived to emulate them in my own practice. I have visited Japan every year since to continue training with my senseis, instructors, and technical advisors.
I have been fortunate to train, compete, and successfully advance in ranks in both Japan and the USA. I believe our continued practice in these martial ways is a path to preserving a significant cultural jewel, to developing ourselves, and to learning compassion and humility such that we can serve as a source of inspiration and a model, guiding others along the way.
Feel free to take a look at Kenshi Journal: Exploring Kendo and Iaido. My budo CV is linked below.