Ken Yamarashi

Everyday Samurai Life

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In service to securing your liberty and the security of a free state! A former cop and military combat veteran examines samurai related martial arts, personal empowerment, and the principles of political economy as a path to liberation.

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Ken Yamarashi

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Health

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link.everydaysamurai.life

Latest episode

May 23, 2026

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Episodes

Ep20: Practical Principles 02.12.2018

Samurai 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. Get our bonus training guide with any tactical pen:  https://shop.everydaysamurai.life Meditation:  www.everydaysamurai.life/zen12 Yoga: www.everydaysamurai.life/progress Gleason Sensei’s Post: https:/...

Ep19: Guard The Rice Box 26.11.2018

The 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. Get our bonus training guide with any tactical pen: https://shop.everydaysamurai.life Meditation: www.everydaysamurai.life/zen12 Your daily success vitamin: www.ever...

Ep18: That None Would Be Slaves 18.11.2018

Swords 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! Get our bonus training guide with any tactical pen: https://shop.everydaysamurai.life Unlock the strength of your hip flexors: www.everydaysamurai.life/unlock Dr. Edwin...

Ep17: Virtue Of The Sword 11.11.2018

Studying 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. Get our training guide as a bonus with any tactical pen:  https://shop.everydaysamurai.life Primal Stress Fitness: ww...

Ep16: Cycles and Spirals 04.11.2018

Early 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. Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: https://shop.everyd...

Ep15: Pattern Recognition 28.10.2018

Recognizing 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. Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: https://shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into fitness & flexibility: www.everydaysa...

Ep14: Myth, Reason, and Law 20.10.2018

Myths 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.   Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus:  shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into fitness...

Ep13: Envisioning Self Government 14.10.2018

Want 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.   Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into...

Ep12: The Nature Of Conflict 08.10.2018

How 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.   Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus:  shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into the flow of fitness & fle...

Ep11: Property, Law & Freedom 30.09.2018

Having 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. Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into fitness & flexibility: www.everydaysamurai.life/Progress Get the coaching y...

Ep10: Technique 23.09.2018

There 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. Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at: www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydays...

Ep09: Science Of Justice 16.09.2018

A 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. Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at:  www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus:  shop.everydaysamurai.life Get into the flow...

Ep08: Engagements 09.09.2018

There 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.   Get a free PDF download outline of Igensho: The Book Of Digni...

Ep07: Logistics And Economics 02.09.2018

What 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! Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at: www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity Pick up a tactical pen and get...

Ep06: Question Assumptions 26.08.2018

Why 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. Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at: www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydaysamurai.life Learn Japanese the fun and easy way with a free two-week trial: ww...

Ep05: Martial Or Sport? 18.08.2018

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. Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at:  www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity   Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydaysamurai.li...

Ep04 Igensho: Force Organized For Freedom 12.08.2018

How 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. Get a free PDF download out of Igensho: The Book Of Dignity at: www.everydaysamurai.life/dignity   Pick up a tactical pen and get our training guide as a bonus: shop.everydaysa...

Ep03 Igensho: A Force In Being 04.08.2018

Igensho: 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...

Ep02 Igensho: Martial Arts As Dignity 31.07.2018

Today 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 m...

Ep01 Introduction To Igensho 25.07.2018

Take 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. Get a free PDF outline of this great book: www.everydaysamurai.life/d...

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