Budo is the path of traditional Japanese martial arts. Mabuni Kenei has followed this path for nearly eight decades to this day. He is one of the last masters who studied under the founding fathers of modern Karatedo. The son and heir of Mabuni Kenwa, the founder of Shito ryu, has developed a deep understanding of the essence of Karate as a Budo martial art throughout his life. In a vivid and engaging manner, he conveys this extraordinarily complex and multifaceted knowledge to the reader. This is done through life memories, technical explanations, historical and philosophical discussions, legends, and anecdotal accounts from the lives of famous samurai and budoka (masters of swordsmanship, Aikido, Okinawa te, and Karate). For beginners, the book provides an idea of the inexhaustible possibilities.