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Budo Beat: The Martial Arts Philosophy Blog

Digestible and diverse discussions on all things budo—from the philosophy and history to the practice and culture that shape the Japanese martial Way.

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Indexed issues, last 90 days
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Sep 30, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Sep 30, 2026

    Budo Beat 71: Looking at a Far Mountain (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  2. Issue · Aug 31, 2026

    Budo Beat 70: It Came from Akimura-san (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  3. Issue · Aug 16, 2026

    Budo Beat 69: Stuck in the Quagmire (opens the original)

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  4. Issue · Aug 3, 2026

    Budo Beat 68: Golden, Not Gilded (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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  5. Issue · Jul 30, 2026

    Budo Beat 67: Same Mountain, Different Paths (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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