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David’s book is a valuable contribution to budo and directs attention to the very heart of the tenets and mores of the Japanese martial arts. I recommend it to every serious student and teacher of the Way.

Dr. Jones’s attention to detail, exemplary knowledge komonjo (ancient documents and archives), and his “warrior heart” make him the ideal author to guide the Western reader to the center of Japanese budo life and practice.

Preface

It is considered acceptable in Japan to ask martial arts teachers about their backgrounds (teachers, credentials, etc.). This is simply reasonable. As you would not put your life in the hands of an unqualified physician, you should not commit your time and money to study with a teacher who cannot demonstrate proof of certification. Martial arts teachers are generally interested, once an acceptable level of familiarity has been reached, in talking about their teachers and the often fascinating history of their ancient styles. Therefore, since this book purports to be a guide to martial arts training in Japan, I thought it would be appropriate that you know your guide’s qualifications. The Japanese word for “teacher” is sensei and, means “born before” or “gone on before”: in short, a guide.