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Rei – Is it just about bowing your head?
The way of the samurai values mannerisms (rei) above all else as reflected in the saying “It begins and ends with rei (mannerism/bowing)”. Rei refers to the actions and behaviors expected at various events, and signifies the moral standards for developing human relationships and maintaining social order. Rei is now Read More
Are you familiar with the expression byo-jo-shin-kore-do?
Are you familiar with the expression byo-jo-shin-kore-do? The follow is the definition: “In martial arts terms – to expel the four diseases of fear, alarm, confusion, and doubt, to keep a calm mind, and remain cool-headed is of utmost importance; this is the right path for man the highest form Read More
Samue: Uniform for Samu
The Samue (作務衣) was originally a type of work clothes for Zen Buddhist priests in Japan and was something that they would wear when they were cleaning, cutting firewood, working the fields and do other daily tasks around the temple. Since it originally was a type of working garment, it Read More
What is Jukendo?
In the news the other day it was announced that Jukendo (銃剣道; the way of the bayonet) is to be added as one out of nine martial arts that schools all over Japan can choose to teach their Jr. high school students. Due to this, Jukendo has become something of Read More
2016/09/30 – Budo On Demand streaming service
Today we are proud to present you a new Budo content streaming service, Budo On Demand. For a long time much of the premium Budo content was only available in Japan in the form of DVD’s which in most cases were not subtitled in English, making it unwatchable for most Read More