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As a traditional martial artist, I have seen a wave of changes in martial arts classes, in both how they are run, as well as what is being taught today. I see a marked decline in the teachings of the traditional arts. Over the last five years I have had conversations with many other teachers who still teach a traditional martial arts class. While we have varied opinions as to why this decline is happening, we are all in agreement that we need to change this direction, otherwise, many of us fear that the way we have lived and taught may become just a memory.

Judo, like any serious subject of study, has an unique underlying philosophy. Because judo is a complete body of knowledge, it can be learned and taught. While many people think of judo as an extremely physical activity, and it is, an expert in this martial art realizes that the physical phenomena of judo is simply the logical result of rigorous systematic thought. This book explores the driving philosophy behind judo.