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Alexander C. Bennett has two PHDs in Human Studies and Sciences from the University of Canterbury and Kyoto University. He holds the ranks of 7th dan Kyoshi in Kendo, 5th dan in Iaido and Naginata, 3rd Dan in Jukendo and Tankendo.
He is professor at Kansai University of both Kendo and Japanese Culture and History, vice president of the international Naginata Federation, Member of the international committee of the All Japan Kendo Federation, director at the Japanese Academy of Budo, cofounder of the Kendo World Magazine, and author of several books in English and Japanese.

In this episode, Alex shares is thoughts on today’s Budo education. From how little his students know about Japanese history to what role Budo can play in one's life today.


--- EPISODES ---
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/rGGLyz1WDZM
Episode 2: https://youtu.be/awrbrEXy0vk
Episode 3: https://youtu.be/HfLjd_mTVS4
Episode 4: https://youtu.be/XDYwxoEgEfw
Episode 5: https://youtu.be/st0RIyHsHrE
Episode 6: https://youtu.be/giAm-G2xJj8
Episode 7: https://youtu.be/alCA-hv2ojg
Episode 8: https://youtu.be/ftO3eg2Ev3s
Episode 9: https://youtu.be/ISXQyUPb3TU
Episode 10: https://youtu.be/ZUT2Vh_b-Jk
Episode 11 (season final): https://youtu.be/wIDtrOXA41E

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Ueshiba Morihei, courtesy of Guillaume Erard: http://www.guillaumeerard.fr/aikido/videos/videos-d-aikido-exclusives
Other pictures: public domain

Alex’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxf33tY4TiP9_kwmy_MtZw
KendoWorld’s Latest Issue: http://amzn.to/2EnyERD
KendoWorld’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/KendoWorld
KendoWorld - Tip of the week Sayumen & Hirakiashi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98Ycu5s1CKw
TEDx Talks about Zanshin (Japanese): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXrlZ_PH4X8

Books written by Alex:
Kendo: Culture of the Sword: http://amzn.to/2EniRlR
Naginata, History and Practice: http://amzn.to/2Em6TIR
Bushido and the Art of Living: An Inquiry into Samurai Values: http://amzn.to/2slXSKg

--- CREDITS ---
Director, Camera & Editing: Jordy Delage
With the financial support of Seido Co., Ltd.

--- Special Thanks to ---
KendoWorld for inviting us at the 2017 Kendo World Keiko-Kai (July 29th). Some of the footage we shot at the event is featured in this video.