Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction 1

1. Do: The Way 17
2. Bu: Martial 20
3. Keiko: The Process of Training 22
4. Sabaku: Movement 25
5. Kata: Form, the Architecture of Meaning 27
6. Ryu: The Tradition 30
7. Shi: The Master 32
8. Dan: Rank of Advanced Practice 35
9. Heiho: Principles of War, Principles of Peace 37
10. Oku: The Secrets 40
11. Ki: Energy 42
12. Shin: The Mind 44
13. Ken: The Sword 47
14. Iru: Entering 49
15. Hyoshi: Timing 51
16. Kan: Perception 53
17. Ju: Pliancy 56
18. Den: Transmitting Tradition 58
19. Fudo: The Immovable Deity 60
20. Wa: Harmony 63
21. Omote/Ura: Outside/Inside 65
22. Jutsu: Art 68
23. Te: Hand 71
24. Kamae: Postures of Engagement 73
25. Yoyu: Critical Margin 75
26. Hara: The Center 77
27. Uke: Receiving 80
28. Kyu: Ranks of the Beginner 83
29. Tan: Forging 85
30. Gei: The Cultivation of Craft 87
31. Kage: Shadow 90
32. Zan: Lingering 92
33. Sha: The Exponent 94
34. Myo: The Miraculous 96
35. Rei: Etiquette 98
36. Ma: Space 101
37. Ku: Emptiness 103
38. Furyu: Wind and Water 106
39. I: Intent 109
40. Shugyo: Austerity 112
41. Hodoku: Compassion 115
42. In and Yo: Dualities of the Way 118