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Everyday Samurai LifeEp67: The Brutality of Conflict and the Illegality of Martial LawA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapters 5 and 6.
Everyday Samurai episode 67 explores the stark contrast between the idealized practice of martial arts and the brutal reality of war. The episode begins with a discussion of dojo traditions and their symbolic meaning of self-renewal and the acceptance of mortality, contrasting this with helmet cam footage of a deadly knife fight between Ukrainian and Russian soldiers. This footage underscores the unpredictable and brutal nature of combat, highlighting the disconnect between training and actual conf...2025-03-1347 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp66: The Rule of Law Under Martial GovernanceA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Section 3.
The discussion revolves around the themes of liberty and security, drawing on historical and contemporary contexts. The episode begins with a Samurai maxim, "After the victory, tighten your helmet strap," attributed to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a Sengoku Jidai warlord who rose from peasant roots to become a de facto leader before Tokugawa Ieyasu's victory at Sekigahara. Hideyoshi's philosophy of preparing for future challenges even after victories is emphasized, highlighting the nature of change and impermanence.
Th...2024-12-3137 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp65: Attitudes of Occupying Martial GovernorsA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 2.
Embrace the paradox and see through false appearances. Learn to discern deception and false hope while remaining hopeful of a better life and way of being. The Way is in training, and the path of personal discipline leads to enduring wealth, as well as commonwealth by first securing the blessings of liberty in a free state for yourself and posterity.
The arrogance of rogue public officials see We The People as tax cattle to...2024-07-0643 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp64: Colorful Rationales for Rogue Martial LawA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 4, Part 1.
What narratives will the political caste employ to impose “martial governance” upon We The People?
How do these justifications square with legitimate legal principles and constitutional order?
How will rogue public officers label “the good people” that rightfully resist official corruption and criminality?
Can you imagine citizens being treated like belligerents under international laws of war with complete disregard for civil rights?
Do you see signs of a police-s...2024-06-2946 min
Spirit Energy Empowerment13: The Source of Strength and FortitudeThere is one power and intelligence present in all beings and the Kabbalistic Tree of Life is a useful model of creative action that demonstrates the connection between infinite substance and undeviating justice via Path 19. The key to accessing strength and fortitude lies in recognizing the gifts already present and aligning with universal laws of creation. By embodying a greater good in mind and giving thanks, acknowledging the presence of the True Source, one can tap into the infinite power within and manifest desired outcomes for self and others. Abiding in universal laws and using them skillfully for leads...2024-06-2304 minEveryday Samurai Life63: Elite Overconfidence in Martial GovernanceClosing out the reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3.
Liberty requires discipline, both individually and communally. It’s not enough to speak of wanting an ideal, you have to do the work to achieve it. Yet there are always excuses and distractions to be overcome, and self-delusion is one of the greatest obstacles to effective action. Securing a Free State is a rather straightforward matter of following clearly spelled out constitutional provisions for money and security and justice functions.
The problem is with...2024-06-2228 minEveryday Samurai Life62: The Cartel's War of TerrorA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 4, discussing how the “haves” are expropriating and immiserating the “have nots” and the “used to haves” using fear as a justification.
The political caste cannot deliver on the “freedom from want” and, therefore, must resort to the “freedom from fear” by constantly inventing new justifications for the citizens to render ever more emergency powers. Centralization of power is just cover for resource grabs, central planning, and population control.
It warns against the building of a police state and the...2024-06-1530 minEveryday Samurai Life61: Growing Resistance To The CartelA reading and commentary of Dr. Edwin Vieira’s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 3.
We delve into the intricate interplay of mindset, martial art, and the science of political-economy to address the problem of monopoly cartels that are undermining good governance and the livelihood of ordinary citizens. Through the lens of samurai philosophy, particularly insights from Miyamoto Musashi's "Book of Five Rings," we'll explore how every challenge presents an opportunity for victory.
From the erosion of individual liberties, debasement of the currency, and social degeneracy to international conflict, tog...2024-06-0828 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentNot Fooled By AppearancesA spiritual mind treatment reflecting on the power of perception and the opportunity to see beyond physical senses, emphasizing the importance of letting go of stories and focusing on an inner truth and harmony.
Centered in the present moment, we acknowledge the power and presence of the universe within. All things resolve back to The One.
Knowing this is a source of gratitude for the opportunity to repurpose negative emotions for greater connection and peace.
Ultimately, choosing to let go of the story and behold the power of pure positive potential for greater...2024-06-0805 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp60: The Cartel of Martial GovernanceA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira, Jr.'s By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 2.
We delve into the intricate world of economic systems and political economies, drawing powerful analogies from the discipline and focus of the samurai. In this episode, Ken breaks down the Federal Reserve’s grip on currency and credit management, highlighting the unsustainable nature of central banking and the economic divides it perpetuates.
We explore the controversial idea of shifting to a new currency backed by silver, gold, or Bitcoin, and challenging the fiat mo...2024-06-0138 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentEp11: The Pattern on the TrestleboardA series of affirmations inspired by the Kabbalistic Tree of Life that express confidence in the eternal splendor of limitless light, leading to the embodiment of the kingdom of spirit in human flesh, and thereby, a victorious life. Descending into manifestation then offers the opportunity to take the Return Path to our inner divinity.
Expansion, contraction, ascending and descending, this is the great play of the Primal Will of the Universe!2024-05-2703 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp59: The Reasons Behind Martial GovernanceA reading and commentary on Dr. Edwin Vieira's By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, Chapter 3, Part 1.
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We explore the changing landscape of conflict due to technological advancements in 3D printing, drones, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of studying armed martial arts for developing situational awareness and an understanding of combat geometry.
We discusses the potential imposition of martial law in the United States and the need for individuals to be prepared for the full spectrum...2024-05-2534 minEveryday Samurai Life58: Defining Martial Governance, To Defeat ItA reading through Chapter 2 of Dr. Edwin Vieira's By Tyranny Out of Necessity: The Bastardy of Martial Law, in which the term "martial governance" is defined in light of Constitutional principles so that We The People can overcome the police state being built by aspiring tyrants.
Your training in armed martial arts contributes to preventing the establishment of a police state by being ready to perform the civic duty of executing the law. Every able-bodied citizen has a responsibility to be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually fit to protect the security of a free state and avoid r...2024-05-1850 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentHarmony ThroughoutA spiritual mind treatment on the power of truth and harmony, aligning with universal law to create a prosperous world for all. By letting go of past limitations and choosing new thoughts, individuals can access the creative power of the universe in the present moment. Through expanding consciousness and embracing the higher self, one can participate in the creative process more skillfully. By believing in new thoughts and intentions, individuals can manifest a more positive future with eager anticipation and gratitude. Ultimately, by surrendering to the process and allowing for the truth to unfold, one can experience the power...2024-05-1804 minEveryday Samurai Life57: The Solution to Creeping TyrannyUnravel the complexities of maintaining liberty in the face of political and bureaucratic safety measures which are building a police state.
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There is a dangerous triad of collusion contributing to creeping tyranny: those who provide excuses, those who supply means, and those who aspire to seize power.
The solution is an organized, armed & disciplined population actively involved in executing the law, repelling invasions & suppressing insurrections, including upon the rogue officials violating the...2024-05-1248 minSpirit Energy Empowerment09: When Not Knowing What To SayA spiritual mind treatment on the uncertainty of what to say during prayer. There is solace in the principle of Universal Intelligence and the power of gratitude as a simple way to connect with the the spiritual source. By starting with thankfulness, you tap into the expansive feeling of gratitude in the body, recognizing it as a vibration of the same power that created all things. Feeling gratitude and noticing its physical sensation is a way to commune with the divine. Ultimately, prayer becomes an exciting practice of finding and feeling the vibration of appreciation and this then opens...2024-05-1104 minEveryday Samurai LifeLife, Liberty, Mind and BodyOptimize the mind-body system to find freedom in the world! Discusses practices for improving health, fitness, resilience, and physical preparedness in daily life. Diet, exercise, and a morning routine are explored alongside Japanese Shugendo, meditation, purification rituals, and martial arts. The importance of embracing paradoxes with equanimity, the need to always be armed, and the necessity of militia to secure a free state is emphasized.
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Libertarianism.UK PodcastEveryday Samurai – Life, Liberty, Body, & Mind | Libertarianism.UK PodcastToday’s guest is Ken Yamarashi, the Everyday Samurai. We spoke about life, liberty, the body, and the mind, and how to tie up all four together into a single cohesive package. With a 33-year background in law enforcement and the military, Ken is a martial artist expert currently living in Japan with his own following […]
The post Everyday Samurai – Life, Liberty, Body, & Mind | Libertarianism.UK Podcast appeared first on Free Life.2023-03-3157 minEveryday Samurai LifeThe Health Terrain with Michael McKayMichael McKay, inventor of the GravityPal inversion table and author of two books, discusses the Terrain versus Virus theories of sickness and health. He describes a new paradigm for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness using specific modalities and programs that have helped him recover from chronic illness, fatigue, and other injuries. Moreover, he shows how his practice of mindfulness and study of political economy helped him discern and penetrate some major deception operations that threaten your livelihood and freedom. Learn the secrets of this longevity sage!
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Use the code EVERYDAY for a 25% discount.2022-11-1254 minEveryday Samurai LifeOn The Death DhammaThe Way of the Warrior is found in death and it eventually comes for everyone. This is why The Stoics used the phrase ‘memento mori’ to keep the inevitability of death present in mind. An awareness of death reminds us to appreciate life, to be careful in small matters, and recognize that our time on earth is limited and, therefore, precious.
Learning to deal with the inevitability of death, loss, and other forms of suffering is a skill that must be cultivated, particularly by those that consider themselves warriors. The mindfulness faculties acquired by accepting death yield powers...2022-08-2847 minEveryday Samurai LifeSlaps, duels, and decorumWhat does Will Smith slapping Chris Rock have to do with the 47 Ronin, Alexander Hamilton, or Miyamoto Musashi?
There’s a common thread weaving between these historical conflicts that presents lessons on how principled warriors should settle interpersonal disputes.
A free society, characterized by private property and contract based law, demands strict liability for making personal problems public.
Samurai tradition points to the rigid discipline required to operate successfully amid armed culture.
The further removed from the realities of combat, the more neglectful a population becomes and, therefore, the more inclined indi...2022-06-1249 min
Savaged Unfiltered ShowEpisode 273: Conversation with Ken YamarashiJoining the show today from all the way across the world of Japan is a special guest. A former cop and military soldier now residing in Tokyo, Japan. Ken Yamarashi. We get into the whole Elon Musk Twitter agenda, the future of what America will become and how it got to it's views now. A MUST LISTEN TO episode Follow Mr Yamarashi's content here: https://www.everydaysamurai.life/2022-06-0450 minEveryday Samurai LifeCutting Through Lies with the Lizard News NetworkAn interview with the Lizard News Network on a variety of topics ranging from political corruption, drug cartels, Big Pharma and alternative remedies to respiratory infection, Hollywood hypocrisy, and the possibility of lizard people running the world. It’s a bit of a wild rider. Enjoy.
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Show notes: Here2022-03-3055 minEveryday Samurai LifePsych Combat with James SantagataJames Santagata is the founder of Impact EQ and Silicon Edge, two training companies focused on empowering individuals and organizations with the physical, philosophical, and psychological advantages to prevail in every area of business and life.
James takes a classic ‘business is war’ approach, and his extensive experience in Japan and training in Samurai related martial arts manifests in the programmable psychology he offers his exclusive clientele.
You will benefit from his insights on how to prevail in a crazy world by reprogramming your mind to succeed.
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2022-03-031h 02Everyday Samurai LifeMilitia are still necessary with Professor Jason MorganProfessor Jason Morgan, of Reitaku University in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, joins us to discuss his article on how private security is insufficient to secure a free state, how security providers like the samurai, the Praetorian Guard, and the Pinkertons tend to transform into statist nuisances, and why a popular militia of armed citizens, trained in the martial arts, is necessary for liberty and international peace. This is the real purpose of the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms.
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Yet, what are the characteristics and uses of sound money in the first place?
What is a government’s role in regulating money when that government is designed to secure liberty in the present and for posterity?
We illustrate the issue using political conditions during Tokugawa Japan and the iconic samurai cinema and manga story, Lone Wolf and Cub, the baby cart assassin.
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https...2021-06-1136 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentAppreciate ContrastAppreciate your life, appreciate all your experiences, down to the smallest detail, by being fully present with the energy of this moment (especially the challenging ones).2021-03-2106 minEveryday Samurai LifeExposing The Discontinuities of Government, Part 3Dr. Edwin Vieira explains how the Second Amendment, taken in context with the militia clauses of the Constitution, can put an end to modern gun control, while also putting an end to the COVID19 lockdowns.
The COVID19 pandemic has revealed gaps in the promise of self-government yet the Constitution already has the solutions. The authorities already exist in the ‘supreme law of the land’ and by revitalizing local institutions, deemed necessary to the security of a free state, people and communities can decentralize political control so as to put an end to the creeping tyranny at the federa...2020-12-1353 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentDivine Adjustment Includes SurgerySometimes the physical bodies of Spiritual Seekers also need Divine Adjustments that include surgery. We recognize the underlying wisdom and love of the entire Universe flows to us in conventional as well as unconventional ways. We marvel at advances in medical technology that bring about healings considered impossible generations ago. We accept our good wherever we find it and give thanks for all of it.2020-08-1705 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentRelease and AllowAll our memories are embedded within our carbon based body-mind system. Some are pleasant and empowering while others are painful and disempowering, particularly when they remain suppressed. When we take the time to deliberately release whatever no longer serves our highest well-being we create space to welcome an infusion of new wisdom and energy from the One Source of all things to come forth.
This recording is a guided practice of releasing and allowing energy to recycle into an evolution of enhanced well-being inviting feelings of purification and appreciation. Settle in and prepare to be...2020-08-1717 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentTreatment for Arthritis and Joint PainA merry heart makes the body healthy while a broken spirit dries the bones. Let’s affirm that our bodies are free from any fear, anger, resentment, or impurities that may lead to joint stiffness, pain immobility, rheumatism, or arthritis.
Let us put our faith in the capacity of the Infinite Energy that brought us forth to heal, sustain, and purify every aspect of our being, and let us do so with a sense of faith, gladness, and gratitude.2020-07-3107 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentAppreciate Your PillowContributing To Cosmic Expansion
Those familiar the Law of Attraction and the teachings of Abraham as channeled by Esther Hicks may know the practice of appreciating your pillow and tuning your vibration as you go sleep.
Practicing gratitude for something so simple, or meager, can also lead to resentment, as my friend discovered.
Here is how to really love “what is” and see the practice of appreciation, even for the little things, contributes to universally beneficial effects for you and, indeed, all in existence.
2020-07-2409 minEveryday Samurai LifeExposing The Discontinuities of Government, Part 2Dr. Edwin Vieira discusses how medicine and science can be funded without resort to politically manipulated, technocratic bureaucracies. The COVID19 pandemic has revealed gaps in the promise of self-government yet the Constitution already has the solutions. Leveraging existing authorities to revitalized local institutions, deemed necessary to the security of a free state, people and communities can decentralize political control and put an end the creeping tyranny at the federal and state levels while simultaneously protecting Second Amendment rights.
This is the solution for those seeking a strategy to restore liberty, yet it, like all se...2020-07-1946 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentYou Have Purpose So Long As You BreatheEven amidst pain, fear, suffering, and resignation we can know that so long as we breathe we have a purpose as human beings having a finite experience that informs and expands the infinite intelligence that is the Universe itself. We are on the leading edge of creation as the sense organs of God or Cosmic Consciousness.
2020-07-1705 minSpirit Energy EmpowermentAccessing By Way of VibrationThere is One Energy in the Universe and we, as individual aspects of that One, experience and access that energy is by feeling the vibration of its movement. To do so, we must let go of labels and judgements of it, to have a direct experience of its infinite potential. In so doing, we experience freedom and joy as our natural state. By accessing this energy by way of its vibration that we become empowered to life with abundance, well-being, and joy.
2020-07-1105 minEveryday Samurai LifeExposing The Discontinuities of Government, Part 1Dr. Edwin Vieira discusses how the policy responses of federal and state officials to COVID19 have exposed the extent technocracy has undermined the republican form of government promised in the United States Constitution, as well as what can be done about it.
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Posture, in combination with tactical breathing, is the quickest path to the flow state where we achieve super learning and skillful solutions to whatever we are confronting in life.
Empowered individuals, warriors armed, organized, and disciplined along the dual path of scholarly and martial arts, are necessary t...2020-06-0630 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp43: Postured to PrevailPhysical posture is much more than bodily arrangement. Posture impacts physical health, mental awareness, and emotional attitude, as well as martial readiness. Proper posture is essential to securing your liberty because it is the common thread between mind, body, spirit, and the body of all your affairs.
Posture is fundamental to samurai related martial arts but “kamae” is a comprehensive term that includes the physical body, relationships to potential opponents or environmental threats, in addition to the tools and resources at your disposal.
Prevailing in conflict, or avoiding it in the first place, requires embodying a resil...2020-05-2348 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp42: James Williams Sensei on Crisis Response Part 2James Williams Sensei of Nami-Ryu Aiki Heiho continues to discuss the opportunity to demonstrate leadership amidst crisis response. Knowing that the structure of the universe is such that a solution is always embedded within every problem offers a source of hope and a reason to forge ahead in the face of adversity.
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Not only does this legal approach protect gun rights under the Second Amendment, it prevents the current drift toward martial law, and restores the principles of self-government.
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Dr. Vieira holds four degrees from Harvard, including a PhD and juris doctor. As a lawyer he has argued several precedent setting cases before the Supreme Court and testified before Congressional committees on matters of Constitutional order.
He has authored several books on the proper monetary system authorized by the Constitution in addition to writing extensively on the indispensable role the mili...2020-02-0331 minEveryday Samurai LifeEp36: The Martial Journey of James Williams Sensei, Pt. 2James Williams Sensei continues to share his unique approach to martial arts training, skillful aging, and personal development by releasing fear and subconscious programming in a way that allows you to focus on prevailing even in edged weapons engagements.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp34: Dave Chappelle's take on the Second AmendmentDave Chappelle recently said that the second amendment was there “just in case” the first one didn’t work out. This endorsement is welcome, however, also falls into the slippery slope of ceding entirely too much ground to aspiring tyrants.
2A rights are to secure a free state, not for waiting to rebel against an out of control Leviathan. Training with the tools of combat , exemplified by samurai related martial arts, leads to a society of individuals empowered with awareness, discipline, and an understanding of cause and effect.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp33: Free Man Beyond The Wall InterviewI was interviewed by Pete Quinones on the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast regarding my article on how Military Flag Officer’s Threaten Liberty. We discuss a bit of my backstory and how I became interested in political-economy as well as what to do about the threats posed to the “security of a free state” by the permanent bureaucracy.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp32: Military Flag Officers Threaten LibertyA recent opinion piece from retired Navy SEAL Admiral William McRaven highlights the threat to liberty posed by a standing army and the high-level bureaucrats that helm them in service to the Military Industrial Congressional Complex.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp31: Dissecting the Leftist Deep StateThe so-called deep state has leftist roots aiming at the centralization and control of political power. This manifests as decision-making authority of financial resources and private property at the expense of personal liberty.
All states tend to become deep by the very nature of bureaucracy, which is inherently plagued by the failures of socialism, an inability to conduct economic calculation and direct resources to their highest-valued ends.
Therefore all bureaucracies are not only wasteful but also, in the absence of market competition and price signals, blind to the needs of the people they are supposed...2019-10-2053 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp30: IncrementalismIncrementalism is the gradual path of encroachment upon individual rights that leads to tyranny. Before someone can exert their will over you they must first disarm you. This is why there can be no compromise on the fundamental principles of liberty.
Being well trained in the use of arms and actually having them in your possession at all times is an essential ingredient to securing yourself, as well as contributing to the security of a free state.
Individually and collectively, a free society cannot allow incrementalism to erode the foundations of justic...2019-03-2334 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp29: Pragmatic ScalingRather than focusing on doomsday insurgencies against tyranny, like a recent ammo.com article described, it’s more skillful to use the Constitutional prescription for the security of a free state.
It’s time to change the narrative on the use of arms in a just society, particularly to curtail the designs of rogue officials.
In this, pragmatic strategies from samurai tradition allow individual arts, like aikido, to scale up for larger social contribution.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp28: Heart of the ProblemToday we go to the heart of the political-economic problems confronting the United States, and the world for that matter, to find Constitutional solutions scholar-warriors can implement and seize the initiative.
Based on an article by Dr. Edwing Vieira
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp27: Destructive Patterns2019-01-2030 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp26: Dual PathA violent encounter caught on film against a female police officer getting a gun stuck in her face reveals deep lessons for warrior-scholars advancing liberty.
Strategy and tactics, based on the universal and scientific principles of natural law, for the security of a free state, are informed by the principles of political economy.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp25: Grappling With RealityCriminal tragedies in the first minutes of the New Year 2019, reinforce the seriousness of conflict in the real world. Securing life, liberty, and property requires training founded upon reality, where consequences matter not only for individuals but society as a whole.
In 1928, Kenji Tomiki wrote a letter expressing the superiority of aikijujutsu (aikido) to the sport of judo for the arena of ‘shinken shobu’ where edged weapon combat with live blades determines life or death.
Reality based martial training, properly oriented on self-governance, must do away with a sporting mentality and focus on protection against armed a...2019-01-0734 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp24: Counter AbstractionAscribing human qualities to abstractions, like society and the resulting yet illogical social contract theory, opens the door to corruption and abuse.
Countering these fallacies with the Precision Model of thinking demands specificity and affords greater understanding to everyone involved.
The evolution of law, justice, and governance also requires greater precision, specificity, and explicit terms for contracted security.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp23: Defend What?While somewhat helpful, creating a vision of a more secure and prosperous world requires more than mere slogans.
It requires knowing what, exactly, to defend.
Leaving these definitions unclear only invites corruption and the perversion of law. There is a way to clarity.
Listen to find out.
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2018-12-2329 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp22: AwarenessWe can learn from tragedy and incorporate unfortunate lessons into our greater situational awareness that creates the space necessary to apply technique.
This also requires a legal environment that supports individual dignity, based on scientific law.
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2018-12-1827 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp21: Real ProgressReal progress comes through deliberate human action working with natural resources to produce life-enhancing goods. This requires a legal environment that protects private property, repels invasions, and values individual initiative.
Samurai leader Hojo Tokimune defended Japan from the Mongol horde, yet died tragically from Tuberculosis.
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2018-12-1330 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp20: Practical PrinciplesSamurai martial systems are relevant to those who would protect liberty today. Training needs to be practical not only for self-defense but for the rule of law and the evolution of human well-being.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp19: Guard The Rice BoxThe purpose of a commonwealth is to protect a community’s resources and communal solutions are identical to private property for individuals.
This is the baseline for higher human flourishing, validated by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
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2018-11-2633 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp18: That None Would Be SlavesSwords in the hands of, all, men are so that none would be slaves. Contrary to “gun control” advocates, the Second Amendment is actually for the security of a Free State. Find out how to turn their ignorance into liberty’s victory!
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp17: Virtue Of The SwordStudying samurai combat systems, focused on edged weapon engagements, cultivates civic virtue, necessary to live a dignified life, & promote a free society. All men have a biological duty and obligation to protect civil order through readiness, awareness, and deliberate action.
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2018-11-1131 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp16: Cycles and SpiralsEarly recognition of human behavior likely to result in hostility or infringement is an essential component of strategic thinking because it allows for neutralizing tactics that minimize destruction of lives and property. See the cycles and spirals of escalation in a whole new way using political economy and history.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp15: Pattern RecognitionRecognizing hostile patterns of human behavior is the best way to overcome threats to life, liberty, and property. This is equally true on the individual, communal, and international levels. Find out more about how to develop your awareness and prevail.
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2018-10-2833 min
Everyday Samurai LifeEp14: Myth, Reason, and LawMyths can entertain or inspire a heroic journey, yet are no way to make policy in a free society. Only reason and fundamental truths can reveal the path to justice. Explore the link from Mars, Thor, Hachiman, and the American Revolution. Learn the only two valid laws needed to live in peace.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp13: Envisioning Self GovernmentWant to glimpse how the security of a federal republic of Free States could function?
See how the Second Amendment can bring about social harmony and resilient, crime-free communities that incorporates the wisdom of Sun Tzu's Art of War, Machiavelli, the founding fathers, and modern political theory.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp12: The Nature Of ConflictHow can we know the causes & cures of human conflict? Understanding it as a subset of praxeology, leads to clarity unfound in other explanations. Austrian political-economy can then examine the case of Taira No Masakado's 939 rebellion against Japan's central court.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp11: Property, Law & FreedomHaving just met with the Property & Freedom Society of Hans Hoppe, I share my thoughts on law and justice in a free society involving a combination of self-governing militia and private, market-based security providers.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp10: TechniqueThere are many forms & tactics in martial arts, yet Technique is something more. Learn the difference and how to optimize your training with this conversation on fundamental skill building for victory in all areas of life.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp09: Science Of JusticeA principles-based, systematic approach to discerning human rights is necessary for knowing when to defend them using force. Securing peace & a good life depends upon the science of justice.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp08: EngagementsThere is no offense or defense, there is only engagement. Unifying philosophy, skills, and resources in pursuit of policy goals requires an integral approach. Learn how in this talk on the martial art of liberty & dignity.
Learn how the components of awareness, readiness, and position empower you to efficiently transcend conflict.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp07: Logistics And EconomicsWhat is the connection between resources and readiness? Do you know why Sun Tzu talked so much about logistics and calculations? Every warrior needs a basic understanding of economics, the science of cause & effect in the material world. Your security depends upon it!
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp06: Question AssumptionsWhy is questioning all your assumptions so crucial to success in life and combat? Find out as we delve into this subject with the author of Igensho.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp05: Martial Or Sport?Can you tell the difference between martial art and fighting sports?
Today we use an article by Ken Good of ProgressiveCombat.com to look at transferable skills while contrasting the massive divide between the two.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp04 Igensho: Force Organized For FreedomHow do free people organize a "force in being" centered on liberty and self-government? What costs are worth the price of justice? How do you decide? Today we discuss how martial art based on reason can overcome aggression.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp03 Igensho: A Force In BeingIgensho: The Book Of Dignity, General Principals of Martial Art talks about the importance of maintaining a force in being in order to provide for the security of a free state, in line with the US Constitution and the Second Amendment (2nd Amendment). An armed population is necessary for enforcing law through self government that follows the Golden Rule, that is, not doing unto others as you would not have done unto you.
Only negative rights are enforceable. Find out why in this episode of Everyday Samurai!
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp02 Igensho: Martial Arts As DignityToday we go further in the Igensho: The Book of Dignity, General Principles of Martial Art with the author, Karasuma Kantaro.
Arts like aikido, bujutsu, jujutsu, and kenjutsu are more than just combative systems, they are a means of enforcing social order. The question is whether that order values individual rights or is merely the tool of oppression for the benefit of the few.
Take a look at martial arts from this unique perspective and see your paradigm shift.
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Everyday Samurai LifeEp01 Introduction To IgenshoTake a deep dive into Igensho: The Book Of Dignity, General Principles of Martial Art to see the larger purpose of training in tae kwon do, karate, aikido and other samurai related combat systems. Its not just about self-defense, but about upholding the principles of justice. Find out more from this conversation with the author.
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