Archive - Budo Beat: The Martial Arts Philosophy Blog

July 2025

Budo Beat 30: Duelling Crabs and Lessons in Kufū

Have you ever heard of kufū, the subtle yet essential skill of using your brain in budo?

Jul 28 •

Alexander C Bennett

Budo Bite 03: Hyakuren Jitoku

The Art of Self-Discovery Through Repetition

Jul 21 •

Alexander C Bennett

12:49

Budo Beat 29: “Ken-Tai Itchi” and Turning Trouble into Triumph

Is offence the best defence?

Jul 16 •

Alexander C Bennett

Budo Bite 02: Heijoshin

Listen now | Maintaining a Calm and Steady Mind

Jul 5 •

Alexander C Bennett

10:30

Budo Beat 28: Finding Your Inner Goose

Jul 2 •

Alexander C Bennett

June 2025

Budo Bite Mini-Podcast No. 1: Mitori-geiko

Watch and Learn

Jun 26 •

Alexander C Bennett

12:00

Budo Beat 27: Gaping, Not Aping

One of the most effective ways to improve in budo is to WATCH carefully. Have you heard of "mitori-geiko" before?

Jun 26 •

Alexander C Bennett

Budo Beat 26: The History of Zanshin (Part 2)

How did zanshin become an established concept in modern budo?

Jun 17 •

Alexander C Bennett

Budo Beat 25: Sacred Space

Have you ever wondered about the deep spirituality attached to a dojo?

Jun 8 •

Alexander C Bennett

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