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Budo - The Martial Path
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The Japanese word for martial art is “Budo.” BU means
martial and DO is the same as in Aiki-"do": a word for Way or
Path, both literally as well as figuratively speaking. The concept of DO is found in many Japanese
disciplines, from the more evidently physical forms such as
Judo, Karate-Do, Kendo and other martial forms, to practices
such as Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) or Sado (the Japanese
tea ceremony). In the spirit of Budo you will find the
concept of using a physical discipline to create an outer
form for spiritual training. The concept of using a physical
form of practice to serve a higher purpose is a very
wonderful part of Japanese culture: You use your chosen
discipline to polish your spirit, gain a better
understanding of yourself, your relationship to the world in
which you live and the people you share this world with.
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Inherent in the spirit of Budo is the concept of learning by
doing. Knowledge will come to you as you develop. Also
inherent in Budo is a very important concept: combat skills
are to be used only as a last resort in actual physical
confrontations. Having the ability to defend yourself gives
you the confidence to choose your battles wisely. As a
Budoka (martial artist), protecting yourself or others, when
all other options of resolution have proven futile, should
be the only wise choice.
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