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Alex Bennett holds two doctoral degrees in Japanese literature and
history from Kyoto University and the University of Canterbury
(NZ). He teaches courses in Japanese history, martial arts, and
Budo theory at Kansai University. He is Vice President of the
International Naginata Federation, International Committee Member
of the All Japan Kendo Federation, Director of the Japanese Academy
of Budo, and Head Coach of the NZ Kendo national team. He
co-founded and edits Kendo World, the first English-language
journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belt grades of Kendo
Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan and Naginata 5-dan. He has competed
successfully in many international competitions, taking second
place in the World Naginata Championships in 2011, and best 8 in
the team event at the World Kendo Championships in 2012. His
published works include Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan,
Hagakure, Kendo: Culture of the Sword, Bushido Explained, Japan:
The Ultimate Samurai Guide and numerous translations of Japanese
martial arts texts.
Foreword writer Graham Sayer has been president of the New Zealand
Kendo Federation since 1987. He attained 4th Dan grade in Japan
before moving back to New Zealand in 1985. He has represented New
Zealand and competed in Kendo Championships around the world since
then. Today he holds the rank of Kyoshi 7th Dan and also serves as
auditor for the International Kendo Federation.
"…artfully translated by Bennett…color illustrations enhance this
superb new edition of a classic, an evident labor of love." --
Publishers Weekly
"Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight
into, the world of Japanese bushido. This expertise has been
enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional
martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domain is highly
acclaimed." -- Tetsuo Yamaori, former Director of the International
Research Center for Japanese Studies
"This is a very good edition of this important document, made more
valuable by the lengthy introduction and the inclusion of all six
of the works currently attributed to Miyamoto Musashi, which allow
us to see how his views developed, and places the famous Book of
Five Rings into the context of his life." -- History of War blog
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