He has a degree in English, and has written about a variety of topics related to budō, the Japanese concept of the "martial way." He has written training manuals on use of weapons such as the bokken and jo, a few novels centered on the lifestyle of the budōka (one who follows the martial way),[1] and many articles on martial practices[2] and traditional Japanese philosophy. He has been a regular columnist for Black Belt magazine since 1986, where he writes on the traditional arts.
He has written almost 20 books, primarily on the martial arts.
He has also held positions as a published restaurant critic.
Published works
The Connoisseurs Guide to Sushi
Clouds in the West: Lessons from the Martial Arts of Japan
Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan
Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways
Autumn Lightning: The Education of an American Samurai
Persimmon Wind: A Martial Artist's Journey in Japan
Jo: The Art Of The Japanese Short Staff
Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
Bokken - Art of the Japanese Sword
In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts
The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice
The Essence of Budo: A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways
