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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 tells us how Budo became a modern concept focusing on the use of ancient traditions for educational purposes, and explains the involvement of Nishikubo Hiromichi and the Dai Nippon Butokukai in the creation of modern structures that supported this evolution.

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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: https://youtu.be/7MVyP5mGo6k

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Nishikubo Hiromichi, cultural archive of Saga: http://www.saga-otakara.jp/search/detail.php?id=978

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 diligently accept the use of their channel’s footage.