Budo, or the 'Martial Way' is something that will be further discussed in future links from the Writings page. This piece is useful because it discusses the differences in aikido and aikijutsu, judo and jujitsu, kendo and kenjutsu, budo and bujutsu.
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aaaaaa"Budo is concerned with an individual's search for something, where as bujutsu is concerned with the application of the art or the technique. Budo, is the 'way,' whereas bujutsu refers to the technique. Through the practice of bujutsu, the 'way' of budo can be followed. The literal translation of the word budo is 'not to use spear' which means 'not to fight' or 'stop fighting.' The 'way' of budo is not to be concerned with winning....Winning, sport and the competitive spirit are not the way to understand budo. It is rare to come across a real artist who practices budo. I doubt if many really exist."
- Gogen Yamaguchi
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