Posts by Lance England

Introduction by Lancing C. England Ed.S., President, Satori-Ryu Budo Inc.: As I have discussed in previous articles, Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. is a leading innovator in modifications to the Martial Arts to accommodate students with conditions and/or injuries negatively impacting their ability to perform the techniques. I had a recent conversation with Renshi Jerry Cichon, an…

The upcoming Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. Monthly Seminars will be on the following dates: Saturday 13 April 2024 Saturday 11 May 2024 Additional dates will be announced as they are scheduled. The Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. National Seminar will be on 15 June 2024 in Colliersville , TN.  Additional details will be made available.  If you are…

At Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. we recently completed Rank Testing in Satori-Ryu Iaido and Isshin-Ryu Karate.  We are very proud to announce the following students who successfully completed the Rank Testing and were promoted to the following ranks: In Satori-Ryu Iaido the following students successfully completed the Rank Testing: Mosley Oliva Junior Black Belt Peyton Gaffney…

Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. held Rank Testing for Senior Dan Rank.  The Rank Testing was conducted by Grandmaster Dale S. Kirby Sr. M.S., and Hanshi Lance England Ed.S., President of Satori-Ryu Budo Inc.  Rob Lowry and Alex Walton successfully completed the requirements to earn the rank of Go Dan, 5th Degree Black Belt. The Rank of…

The Home Dojo of Satori-Ryu Budo Inc. partnered with Broadway Family Karate to form a Competition and Demonstration Team.  This Team which previously performed demonstrations at a Martial Arts Expo, traveled to Lebanon TN to compete in the PROMAC Middle Tennessee Classic.  For many of the Team it was their first foray into the world…

I was honored by the University of Tennessee by having an article that I wrote published in The Conversation. Here is that link: https://theconversation.com/i-love-swords-so-i-designed-a-course-on-how-to-use-them-to-succeed-in-life-211650 In addition, the University of Tennessee republished the article in The University of Tennessee Knoxville News. Here is the link: https://news.utk.edu/2023/09/06/the-conversation-i-love-swords-so-i-designed-a-course-on-how-to-use-them-to-succeed-in-life/ I really appreciate the honor bestowed on me by The…

Satori-Ryu Budo is the creation of my Sensei, Soke Dale Kirby, who trained under Japanese Masters in multiple styles of Martial Arts. The term Satori translates into “Spontaneous Enlightenment”. The term Budo translates to the way of the warrior. Being a warrior is not about fighting, it’s not about who is toughest in a fight.…

ROCHELLE STILES: A MODERN SAMURAISatori-Ryu Budo is the creation of my Sensei, Soke Dale Kirby, who trained under Japanese Masters in multiple styles of Martial Arts. The term Satori translates into “Spontaneous Enlightenment”. The term Budo translates to the way of the warrior. Being a warrior is not about fighting, it’s not about who is…

Iaido is the art of drawing the samurai sword. Iaido, as an art, is very focused on the inner, or spiritual, development of the student, because the physical skills demanded in Iaido require the advanced student to work with a live (sharpened) Japanese Katana, performing techniques at a fast rate. This in and of itself…

For over five decades I have been both a Student and an Instructor of the Martial Arts.  It has been an incredible experience.  I have met and trained with so many wonderful people that have enriched my life so much.  For me, the study of the Martial Arts has been a spiritual journey, and one…