In Budo - which translates as the way of brave and enlightened activity - martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. This historically rich and eclectic book collects the essential teachings of Budo's greatest masters of sword, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. But it's far from dated: most of these teachings are absolutely essential for today's martial arts regardless of school or discipline, and applicable to other aspects of life as well. With 20 brush-and-ink illustrations.