The Budo Bum - Interview with Peter Boylan

Peter Boylan, the well-known 'Budo Bum', has been studying Japanese martial arts for over thirty years. After starting with Kodokan Judo, he moved to Japan, where he lived and studied martial arts for almost seven years, practised Iaido and Jodo, and was certified in two koryu.

In this book-interview Boylan offers many fundamental insights into Budo practice, using the approach that characterises his main work, 'Musings of a Budo Bum': he examines how we approach our practice, what motivates us and where we can work to grow.

This book addresses a number of interesting questions, suggesting answers that can help Budo enthusiasts take a better look at their practice and themselves.

Contents: The Origins of the Budo Bum. From Gendai to Koryu Budo. Finding One's Place Through Training. Budo and Physical Confrontation. Classical Kata Is a Road Map for Your Training. Budo Training Is not for Everyone. Budo Happens All the Time. Adapting Budo. Balancing Different Levels of Practice. Training Without Martial Core. About the Role of the Budo Teacher. Budo Training is Dangerous. The Art of Peace? Polarization. Budo Doesn't Require Rank. "All You Have to Do Is Show up and Practice". About Peter Boylan.