Editorial
By Alex Bennett

The Technical and Psychological Methodology of Kendo
By Oya Minoru
Translated by Steven Harwood

Unlocking Japan –Getting Practical
By Lockie Jackson

A Philosophical Look at Kata – Part 3
By Inoue Yoshihiko
Translated by Alex Bennett

Zodiac Zone
By Kirk Doran

Kendo Clinic – Part 4: Friction Blisters and Cracks in Skin
By Arima Saburo
Translated by M.I. Komoto

Japanese Academy of Budo: Abstracts

sWords of wisdom – Win by making them speculate!
By Tobe Shinjuro
Translated by Alex Bennett

Hanshi Says – Iwatate Saburo
Translated by Alex Bennett

Kitamoto #27
By Sergio Boffa

The F.J. Saga Continues

The Nuts ’n’ Bolts of Kendo – Part 4: Kote, Do, Tsuki
by Nakano Yasoji
Translated by Alex Bennett

International Seminar of Budo Culture
by Randy Channell (Soei)

Budo for Everyone
By Alex Bennett

Bu Way in Norway? – Yes way!
by Alex Bennett

Gentleman and a Scholar- Kaneda Kazuhisa
by Adrian Jones

The Role of Breath Control – Part 4
By Steven Harwood

The Informal History of Kendo in Israel
by Eyal Weiss

Tradition and Transmission – Part 4: Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage-Ryu
by Anthony Cundy

Survey: Shinai
By Alex Bennett and Hamish Robison

Clearly a Men!
By Alex Bennett

The Dojo Files: Fudoshin Kendo, Melbourne, Australia

41st All Japan Women’s Kendo Championships
By Alex Bennett

GR8!! – Special 8th Dan Tournament
By Alex Bennett

50th All Japan Kendo Championship Tournament

Iaido World – Part 4
by Trevor Jones

Jodo World – Part 4: Interview with Nakanishi Yasushi
Translated by Alex Bennett

Jukendo World – Retreating in Jukendo
By Steve Kesley

Naginata World – Shikake-oji
by Alex Bennett

Taking a Slash at the Title – The 37th All Japan Iaido Championships

Martial Aids
By Greg Robinson