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The Budo Beat blogpost and the Budo Bite mini-podcast dives headfirst into the spirit and soul of Japan’s martial arts—blending historical insights, philosophical ramblings, and a solid dose of humour into weekly musings. Subscribe and enjoy a fresh, irreverent take on all things budo, courtesy of a Kiwi martial arts nut who’s somehow managed to survive nearly four decades of training and studying in Japan.

My passion for budo comes from nearly four decades spent in Japan—training hard, researching deeply, and occasionally recovering with a beer or two. My goal through writing and teaching is to share these insights without pretension, making them genuinely useful (and interesting!) for anyone curious about the Japanese martial Ways. I’m committed to keeping my Substack content free and accessible to everyone. If you do decide to “buy me a beer”, your generosity directly helps me keep creating engaging content. Thank you so much, and cheers! 🙇‍♂️