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Using a Samurai Sword

How to Use a Samurai Sword

Filmmaking| Warrior| Action Arthouse Films
January 31, 2024•0 min read

"There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker or smart. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself." Miyamoto Musashi

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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