Mind is the faculty of consciousness and thought. The body is the physical structure. How these can be harmonized is a question answered successfully in this book. By combining the arts of budo with psychology the author has produced an insightful work of significance to budo enthusiasts and therapists. The author has an honours degree in humanities as well as professional qualifications in forensic psychology, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and photography. As a highly qualified budo expert and the UK President for Kokusai Budoin, Japan the author is uniquely placed to present this outstanding work. 'Essence of Budo' contains a wealth of information, with a wide range of beautifully arranged photographs, and reveals essential information about personalities that everyone needs to know