Meaning of budoka | Babel Free

Definitions

A practitioner of budo.

Examples

“But while the karate men were on their best behavior, it’s interesting to note that their brother budokas in the judo world were creating an awful rumpus.”

“The budoka facing an opponent in a formal contest might be more inclined to employ correct body shifting, maneuvering for position; being absolutely sure before launching an attack.”

“Another function of these stories in the learning of Okinawan karate is to give depth and history to the activity you are engaged in, to show what you are pursuing today was pursued by others long ago, and that the challenges you are currently facing were also faced by budoka decades before you were even born.”

“Michelle Yeoh, who has convincingly played a martial artist in numerous movies, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, is a dancer, not a budōka.”

“Any and all forms of budō afford budōka the training and character traits of bushidō to live an exemplary and extraordinary life.”

“While studying the skills, practitioners of Budō, or budōka as they are traditionally called, strive for certain goals: unification of mind, body and technique, development of character, enhancement of senses and morality, and of course, the cultivation of a respectful and courteous demeanour. If practised repeatedly, these traits are to become part of the budōka’s character, because Budō arts are used as a path to self-actualisation, which ultimately serves as the means to elevate the human spirit for the sake of world harmony and prosperity.”

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