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"It is something that stops the conflicts between person and person, that contributes to peace and culture, and that has a moral content which expresses the path of harmonious cooperation (bringing minds into harmony and uniting efforts). It never injures an opponent carelessly, seeks conflicts, or seeks solely the goal of winning against an opponent." Moreover, "budo conforms to the above meaning of 'bu,' and is a path to achieving that goal." And, "it is a path that is capable of contributing to humankind's peace and well being."

Doshin So, The Founder of Shorinji Kempo

 
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The International Budo Institute is an Open Learning Environment. What this means is that all learning materials will be made available to the general public free of charge. This is in keeping with the underlying philosophy of The Institute as expressed by the United Nations declaration contained within the section on this site entitled The Budo Institute >> Background >> Philosophy.

Shihan Henderson

The Institute is passionate about making materials widely available for the many visitors of this site who may not have the means to purchase martial arts materials or have the means to follow courses at a dojo or outside school. Otherwise said, The Institute sees it as its primary responsibility to support, encourage and develop persons that may be less fortunate by providing a full curriculum of study. With the on-line photo and video materials available and constantly being updated on this site students and visitors are able to study the entire curriculum necessary to otherwise attain a black belt ranking. We encourage you to register on this site for free and join our community.

If you also share our passion about giving back to the community the lessons that martial arts can provide we invite you to make a donation, purchase a paid membership or purchase any of our training materials in our store. All monies received are re-applied to the Institute in developing new study materials for the benefit of the online students and visitors of this site.

The Institute and its Instructors all share a background based in the traditional lessons of Okinawan Budo which teach the obligation to pass on its values with a open and generous heart. You will not find flashy sales pitches on this site only real Okinawan Budo lessons passed on from us to you in a free and open learning environment. It is our pleasure to have you here.

Arigato Gozaimashita,
Shihan Henderson, Founder
 
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