Rev. Kensho Furuya Library of Articles and Interviews
In addition to his book, Kodo: Ancient Ways, Furuya Sensei has published over 100 magazine articles, written several sword manuscripts and has three additional unpublished books. Here are some of his articles that people may find interesting.
Inside Kung-Fu August 1975
Aikido: A Way of Life and More
Inside Kung Fu Magazine October 1979
Aikido
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Kick Illustrated January 1981
Penetrating the Reality of Aikido
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Kick Illustrated November 1981
Master Kazuo Chiba: Ueshiba Disciple & Outspoken Warrior of “REal” Aikido
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Kick Magazine July 1982
Sword Engravings: Symbols of the Samurai Soul
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Aikido Today Magazine July 1987
Aikido and Zen
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Black Belt December 1987
The Inner Mysteries of the Sword
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Black Belt December 1987
The Tire Stand: Get More Mileage Out of Your Sword Training.
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Karate Kung-fu Illustrated October 1988
Seitei Iai: Traditional Japanese Swordplay
by Wayne Muromoto
April 1993
Wearing the Black Belt and Hakama
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Budo Dojo Magazine Summer 1994
The Traditional Dojo Revisited: The Sacred and the Profane
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Black Belt Magazine March 1995
The Meanings Behind Samurai Sword Engravings
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Budo Dojo Spring 1995
Simple and Effective Aikido Knife Techniques
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Budo Dojo September 1995
Conquering Speed: A Matter of Space and Time
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Budo Dojo December 1995
The Samurai Sword: If you’re going to use it, please use it correctly
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Black Belt Magazine October 1996
Is Aikido the Best Art Against Multiple Attackers?
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Aikido Today Magazine June 1999
A Brief History of Yagyu Tsuba
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Posted to North Valley Aikikai’s Facebook page
A Caring Heart
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Martial Arts Ultimate Warriors
Aikido Training Methods - Past and Present
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Rev. Kensho Furuya Interviews
First News Magazine April 1980
The Way of Harmony
Daniel (Kensho) Furuya interview
The Herald Examiner October 1984
A Touch of Kyoto Hidden in L.A.
Furuya Sensei interview
By Leon Whiteson
California Living Magazine 1985
First Person
Daniel (Kensho) Furuya interview
Inside Karate July 1985
The Path of Aikido: Breathing in Unison with the Universe
Furuya Sensei interview
by Mark Shuper
Tozai Time July 1993
In the Traditional Way
Kensho Furuya interview
Australasian Fighting Arts October/November 1994
Power Talk - An interview with Kensho Furuya
by Andrew Dickinson
Rafu Shimpo December 1995
Little Tokyo is Where I Want to Be
by Rev. Kensho Furuya
IN SPANISH
Cinturon Negro December 1999
Kensho Furuya: Aikido
by Santiago Almaraz
Los Angeles Dowtown News January 2001
The Little Tokyo Dojo That Could
Rafu Shimpo December 6, 2001
Ancient Way is Still the Best Way
by Carol Tanita
Dojo is featured
Budovideos.com 2004
Rev. Kensho Furuya Interview
Los Angeles Times March 12, 2006
Green Inches
by David A Keeps
Dojo and Sensei interview
Arts District Citizen February 2006
The Living Art of Aikido
Rev. Kensho Furuya interview
Downtown News August 2007
A Master’s Legacy: The Aikido Center’s Very Unusual Move
by Anna Scott
Film and Film Genre Reviews by Rev. Kensho Furuya
Martial Arts Movies August 1981
Inside Shogun Assassin
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya and Sandra Segal
Martial Arts Movies February 1982
Pioneers of Samurai Action Films
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya and Sandra Segal
Martial Arts Magazine April 1982
Famous Last Words: The Serifu in Chambara
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Martial Arts Movies June 1982
Conan the Barbarian: The Heroic Spirit and the Sword
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya
Martial Arts Movies October 1982
In Search of the Real Musashi
by Daniel (Kensho) Furuya