Devil's Gloves and the One Cut: An introduction to Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kata
Paul Budden was born in 1949 in Cheltenham. When not involved with Kendo he continues to assist in the family business, a well established international exhibition company. Having graduated in Kendo to Kyoshi 7th Dan, his involvement in Kendo has increased over his illustrious 30 years of study and practice. As Technical Director of the Maltese Kendo Federation and a highly respected International coach. Dividing his time between residences in the UK and Malta. Organising, running and assisting with courses throughout Europe and at international competitions. And at Kodokan Kendo UK (since 1980), where both adults & junior practitioners attend regular practice sessions, together with seminars and supporting various charity events. His previous work ‘Looking at a Far Mountain’ continues to be a ‘benchmark’ in the study & practice of Kendo Kata and the author still believes very strongly in maintaining the traditional interpretation of Kendo through Kata and is dedicated to the classical practice of Koryu and the philosophy that it personifies.