The Meaning of Bu and Essence of Budo. Martial arts - Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo
Paul Huges • August 3, 2024
The Meaning of Bu and Essence of Budo.
Martial arts-Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo
T Gakka Essay for 1st Kyu
My essay will discuss The Meaning of Bu and Essence of Budo. Martial arts -Wimbledon Shorinji Kempo.
- Bu can be translated as meaning training for fighting or war and Self defense training.
- Budo can be translated as the way of fighting training. In traditional Chinese and Japanese kanji script the literal translation is to stop two spears. A way to shop fighting through martial arts training.
- The aim of Budo is to mould individuals who settle dispute – not always by physical force.These individuals can make a better society for everyone.
- Budo can be seen as a way of training our minds and bodies, even though most people in the developed world do not face life or death situations. It’s more than just self defence.
- Shorinji kempo students Kenshi experiences the notion that hard work is required to be successful in training and gaining new grades.
- Budo can give an individual the confidence to stand up for what we believe to be correct. Not just self defence.
This concludes my short essay on the Meaning of Bu and Essence of Budo.
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