[Interview] Alex Bennett - Getting over things and focusing on what’s important (S01E07)

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Alexander C. Bennett has two PHDs in Human Studies and Sciences from the University of Canterbury and Kyoto University. He holds the ranks of 7th dan Kyoshi in Kendo, 5th dan in Iaido and Naginata, 3rd Dan in Jukendo and Tankendo.
He is professor at Kansai University of both Kendo and Japanese Culture and History, vice president of the international Naginata Federation, Member of the international committee of the All Japan Kendo Federation, director at the Japanese Academy of Budo, cofounder of the Kendo World Magazine, and author of several books in English and Japanese.
In this episode, Alex gives you his advice on how to carve out his own place in Japan. Don’t try to be more Japanese than the Japanese and focus on what matters!
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Japan Droid - Pepper the robot: en.wikipedia.o...)
Mitamura sensei’s picture: from the Japanese book: 別冊歴史読本読本シリーズ⑨現代武道全書/新人物往来社より
Alex’s KZbin Channel: / @alexbennett3533
KendoWorld’s Latest Issue: amzn.to/2EnyERD
KendoWorld’s Channel: / kendoworld
KendoWorld - Tip of the week Sayumen & Hirakiashi: • Tip of the Week - Sayu...
TEDx Talks about Zanshin (Japanese): • Zanshin -- the lingeri...
Books written by Alex:
Kendo: Culture of the Sword: amzn.to/2EniRlR
Naginata, History and Practice: amzn.to/2Em6TIR
Bushido and the Art of Living: An Inquiry into Samurai Values: amzn.to/2slXSKg
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Director, Camera & Editing: Jordy Delage
With the financial support of Seido Co., Ltd.
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KendoWorld for diligently accept the use of their channel’s footage.