A Note on Budo

The Way of the Warrior -- A NOTE ON BUDO

All of the martial arts studied at the Asian Martial Arts Studio are taught in an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect, with the goal of strengthening the individual in all aspects of development.

In keeping with the traditional concepts of Budo, the practitioner is encouraged and assisted in developing all facets of his or her personality, including intellectual, moral and physical.

The ancient character for Budo, or Wu-tao in Chinese, can be rendered not only as "the way of the Warrior," but also, "to stop two swords from clashing."

The Asian Martial Arts Studio realizes that one of the most misunderstood and yet most essential elements of the martial arts is the idea that conflict should be prevented, not promoted.

Moreover, the extension of this principle is that one not only desires to stop conflict once it has started, but also seeks to promote harmony.

This principle is followed both in training at the dojo and beyond the walls of the training area, in all aspects of life.