Substacks recommended by Tim Shaw

Recommended by Tim Shaw

My Search For Samurai Women

By Rimika Solloway

Gaining a better understanding of my samurai heritage

A new project that aligns with my themes of Japanese culture.

- Tim Shaw

Samurai Sister

Writing about training, identity, and the body. Reflecting on movement, meaning, and what we become in the process. Essays that stretch structure, question instinct, and leave space for a second breath.

Martial arts based Substack. Personal observations and really engaging.

- Tim Shaw

Peter Boylan

Martial Artist, philosopher, writer

Martial arts and Budo based Substack. Well informed and really thoughtful.

- Tim Shaw

Budo Beat: The Martial Arts Philosophy Blog

By Alexander C Bennett

Digestible and diverse discussions on all things budo—from the philosophy and history to the practice and culture that shape the Japanese martial Way.

Secrets from Japan and Beyond

Stories of nature, travel, and culture from Japan

Sen'ri no Michi (千里の道) Substack

By Daniel YL L

「千里の道も一歩より。」A path along the thousand mile journey that is Japanese Budo (武道). Join me as I put thought to paper and share my experiences along the way.

Ki to the City

By Jon Di Luca

Exploring themes in Aikido practice and philosophy

The spiritual side of Aikido, explored in these thoughtful posts.

- Tim Shaw

Bunburyoudou (文武両道) Substack

By Anthony

文武両道 (Bunbu Ryoudou): A Japanese term which roughly translates as, "Walking the path of both the scholar and the warrior." A literal translation is, "Literature, martial, both, road." Let me show you the path.

Ellis’s Substack

By Ellis Amdur

I will be posting on a variety of topics, as they come to mind. I surely will not be disciplined enough for a regular column - some will be old essays, published elsewhere, and some new material.

Anything published by Ellis Amdur is worth its weight in gold if you are serious martial artist who has the curiosity to dig deeper.

- Tim Shaw

PapHew’s Substack

My personal Substack

Goatfury Writes

By Andrew Smith

I want to give you something interesting to think about every single day.

Iaido ShinKan

The Way of the Japanese Sword

Samurai History & Culture Japan

An in-depth, researched regular newsletter on samurai history, culture, news

Lost Arts Martial

Bridging the gap between the ancient arts and modern combat methods. A growing library of tutorials, perspectives and educational resources for all levels: from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. Led by Sifu Sakan Lam and Coach Wes Hickman.

The Black Sun Boxing Bulletin

By Black Sun Boxing

Evolving martial arts, physical culture, and personal development.

Rionne’s Writings

By Rionne “Fujiwara” McAvoy

Life in Japan and anything else I can think of. Views and opinions are my own.

Old Photos of Japan

By Kjeld Duits

Exploring daily life in old Japan through vintage images from the 1850s~1960s.

Japanese Traditional Artisans

By Hiroshi Onaka

Introduce modern craft persons who have passions to inherit the Japanese traditional crafts onto the next generation.

Hybrid Shoot

By Jonathan Snowden

Opinion, history and commentary from a veteran of the media trenches. Boxing. MMA. Pro Wrestling. Miscellany.

Real Gaijin

By Mark Kennedy

Unveiling the Real Japan: An American Expat's Inside Look | Hot takes, commentary, and unfiltered insights on life as a foreigner in Japan.

Traverse

By Yuichi Ishino

Navigating Japan and Japanese culture with a weekly bitesize topic, perfect for a lunch time read.

The Mental Arts Papers

By Tracy

beyond the belt

A different world, but still martial arts.

- Tim Shaw

CMOON

By Cristina Moon

Finding spiritual strength and the ability to stay calm amid chaos. Dispatches from Cristina Moon, a social change strategist and Zen priest in Hawaiʻi.

Budo Journeyman

Recommended by Tim Shaw