Studying Japanese Culture - Nihon no Bunka wo Manabu

Budo in all its forms is a very special and inseparable part of Japanese culture. There are many sayings in Japanese that allude to the martial heritage of this proud and beautiful country. For instance, one way to say “give up” is “Kabuto wo nugu.” This means to take off one’s helmet. This is of course a reference to the Samurai helmet that was taken off as a sign of defeat in battle. This is just one example of how the martial traditions permeate Japanese culture.

I am a life-long student of the Japanese language and culture, and I wish to share my interests with my students. I find that very many people wishing to study martial arts also have a keen interest in Japanese culture. This is especially so in Aikido. 

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