Editorial
By Alex Bennett

Fujikawa-sensei Interview
By Michael Prime

Cultural Friction in Budo
By Abe Tetsushi

Reidan Jichi Part 2: How to Learn Kendo
By Oya Minoru
Translated by Alex Bennett

Nito Part 1
By Yamaguchi Masato

Kendo Clinic: Toenail Injuries in Kendo – Part 2
By Arima Saburo

Bookmark: “The Lone Samurai – The Life of Miyamoto Musashi” by William Scott Wilson
Review by Antony Cundy

Hanshi Says – Kaku Toshihiko
Translated by Alex Bennett

Kendo Inside Out: A Comparison of Circumstance
By Honda Sotaro

Unlocking Japan: Eezii Raidaa!
By Lockie Jackson

The Nuts ‘n’ Bolts of Kendo: Principles of Katate-waza
By Nakano Yasoji
Translated by Alex Bennett

Japanese Academy of Budo: Abstracts

Zodiac Zone
By Kirk Doran

Tales of the Samurai: Chapter 2: The Loyalty of a Boy Samurai
By Miyamori A.
Translated by Alex Bennett

5th Annual Hong Kong and Asian Regional Kendo Tournament 2005
By Eda Chen

sWords of Wisdom: Shinjitsu no hito
By Tobe Shinjuro
Translated by Alex Bennett

Looking After Your Bogu
By All Japan Budo-gu Association/Japan Budo Equipment Manufacturer’s Association

2005 30th Foreign Kendo Leaders Summer Seminar
By Philip Baker

Tradition and Transmission: Part 10 – Hoki-ryu Iaijutsu
By Antony Cundy

British Army Martial Arts Association: 2nd Novice Kendo Course
By Major David Worsley QARNC (V)

Iaido World
By Trevor Jones

2005 Aichi Japan Expo Kendo Festival
By Bruce Flanagan

Jukendo World
By Steve Kelsey

Naginata World: Rhythm Naginata
By Alex Bennett

Bookmark: “Persimmon Wind: A Martial Artist’s Journey in Japan” by Dave Lowry
Review by Bruce Flanagan

2005 European Kendo Championships
By Hein Odinot, Lorenzo Zago and Michael Komoto

Breath Control Part 10: Tactical Use of Breath Control in Seme-ai
By Steven Harwood

Shinai Sagas: Shinken Shobu
By Charlie Kondek

Martial Aids
By Greg Robinson