BENNETT,Alexander - Division of International Affairs

BENNETT, Alexander	pseudonym etc:Alex Bennett

Faculty, Department/Institute

Division of International Affairs

Academic status (qualification)

Professor Apr. 1,2015

Undergraduate Degrees・University

Canterbury University Faculty of LiteratureAsian Studies, Japanese Language 1994 Graduated

Graduate Degrees・University

Other Doctor's Degree Program Japanese Culture 2012 Completed
Kyoto University Doctor's Degree Program Japanese Cultural Studies 2001 Completed
Other Master's Degree Program Japanese Studies 1996 Completed

Academic Degrees

Human Studies and Sciences Ph.D. Sep. 2001 Kyoto University
Ph.D. Jul. 2012 University of Canterbury

Homepage Address, E-mail Address

Homepage Address：www.kendo-world.com
Homepage Address2：https://www.arekku.nz
E-mail Address：alex@kansai-u.ac.jp

Research fields	keyword
Japanese history	Budo, Bushido, Kendo, Martial Arts;Sport History;Japanese Culture, Comparative Culture

所属学会・団体名	役職名 (役職在任期間)
Japanese Academy of Budo	Director()
Shinto Kokusai Gakkai	Director()
Japanese Cultural Education Research Society	Director()
Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences	International Journal of Sport and Health Science - Editorial Board()
New Zealand Society
Japan-New Zealand Society

Research Publications

No.	Type of publication	Date of publication (Date of presentation)	Title	Type of research result	Jointly authored or single authored	Publisher and journal name	Volume number
1	Book2	2023/4～2023,04,00,,,	The Meiji Restoration and Popular Culture	Monograph	International coauthorship	Shibunkaku
2	Papers1	2023/1～2023,01,00,,,	"The Essence of Budo Lies in Zanshin"	Academic Journal	Single-Author	Budo Monthly (Nippon Budokan)	pp. 32-37
3	Book2	2021/7～2021,07,00,,,	True Translation of the Book of Five Rings: Transcending The Self , Mastering the Path	Monograph	Single-Author	PHP
4	Translated book4	2020/9～2020,09,00,,,	Memoirs of a Kamikaze: A World War II Pilot's Inspiring Story of Survival, Honor and Reconciliation	Monograph	Co-author	Tuttle
5	Book2	2020/3～2020,03,00,,,	Bushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners	Monograph		Tuttle
6	Book2	2019/3～2019,03,00,,,	Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan	Monograph	Single-Author	Tuttle
7	Book2	2018/10～2018,10,00,,,	The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works: The Definitive Translations of the Complete Writings of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Samurai			Tuttle
8	Book2	2018/7～2018,07,00,,,	Japan The Ultimate Samurai Guide: An Insider Looks at the Japanese Martial Arts and Surviving in the Land of Bushido and Zen	Monograph	Single-Author	Tuttle
9	Book2	2017/5～2017,05,00,,,	Bushido and the Art of Living (JAPAN LIBRARY Book 9)	Monograph	Single-Author
10	Book2	2017/4～2017,04,00,,,	Bushido and the Art of Living		Single-Author	Japan Library
11	Academic presentation7	2016/9～2016,09,00,,,	"Flossie Le Mar and Early jujutsu in New Zealand"
12	Book2	2016/8～2016,08,00,,,	Naginata: History and Practice	Monograph	Single-Author	Bunkasha International
13	Academic presentation7	2016/7～2016,07,00,,,	"Japanese Language Education in New Zealand"
14	Supervisor25	2016/2～2016,02,00,,,	Strategy and the Art of Peace	Monograph		Nippon Budokan
15	Book2	2015/7～2015,07,00,,,	Kendo: Culture of the Sword	Monograph	Single-Author	University of California Press
16	Supervisor25	2014/11～2014,11,00,,,	Ideology of the Sword: A Spiritual History of Japanese Culture	Monograph		Nippon Budokan
17	Papers1	2014/8～2014,08,00,,,	"Assessing the Intrinsic Contradictions in Hagakure"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Kokushikan University Institute of Budo and Moral Education "Butoku Kiyo Butoku Kiyo" No. 30	pp. 61-73
18	Book2	2014/5～2014,05,00,,,	Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai	Monograph	Single-Author	Tuttle
19	Chapter or Section5	2014/5～2014,05,00,,,	Does 'bushido' feature in contemporary Japanese nationalism?	Other	Single-Author	Bungei Shunju Special	8 (2) pp. 156-159
20	Edited book3	2013/12～2013,12,00,,,	Proceedings of the 2013 International Budo Conference	Academic Journal	Editor	Japanese Academy of Budo
21	International academic conference8	2013/9/11～2013,09,11,,,	"The ‘Recivilising’ Process of Kendo in the Immediate Post-war Period: An Analysis of the Significance of Shinai-Kyogi"
22	International academic conference8	2013/9～2013,09,00,,,	"The Characteristics of Injuries Incurred by Junior Karate Athletes"
23	Book2	2013/7/19～2013,07,19,,,	The Bushido that Japanese Don't Know	Monograph	Single-Author	Bunshun Shinsho
24	Papers1	2013/6/30～2013,06,30,,,	"Case Study of Budo for the Disabled: Compulsory Budo Education in Junior High Schools and the Realization of Inclusive Education"	In-house publication	Co-author	Budo and Sport Science Research Vol. 18	pp. 89-98
25	Edited book3	2013/6～2013,06,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 6	Academic Journal	Editor	Bunkasha International
26	Edited book3	2013/3/31～2013,03,31,,,	IBU Budo Series Volume 3 - Budo in the Global Era: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Issues Pertaining to Globalisation	Monograph	Co-editor	The Budo and Sports Science Research Institute
27	Chapter or Section5	2013/3/31～2013,03,31,,,	Budo in the Global Era　(IBU Budo Series Volume 2)	Monograph	Single-Author	Budo and Sports Science Research Insititute	pp. 117-129
28	Papers1	2012/7～2012,07,00,,,	"Sketching the Life and Career of F.J. Norman - Western Kendo Pioneer"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Institute of Budo and Moral Education Butoku Kiyo	pp. 77-88
29	Chapter or Section5	2012/3/1～2012,03,01,,,	Processes for Teaching 'Traditional Culture' and Examples	Monograph	Single-Author	Kazama Shobo
30	Papers1	2012/3～2012,03,00,,,	"The 'Unique' and 'Universal' Attributes of Budo"	Academic Journal	Single-Author	Research Journal of Budo	44-3, pp.145-152
31	Book2	2012/2～2012,02,00,,,	IBU Budo Series III	Monograph	Single-Author	The Budo and Sports Science Research Institute	pp. 199-224
32	Papers1	2011/12～2011,12,00,,,	"Modern Budo's Role on the International Stage"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Kokugakuin University Human Development Research Vol. 3	pp. 45-52
33	Lecture19	2011/11/12～2011,11,12,,,	"The Role of Modern Budo on an International Stage"
34	Lecture19	2011/8/31～2011,08,31,,,	"The International Dissemination of Budo"
35	Translated book4	2011/8～2011,08,00,,,	The Japanese-English Dictionary of Kendo	Monograph		All Japan Kendo Federation
36	Edited book3	2011/6～2011,06,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 5	Academic Journal	Editor	Bunkasha International
37	Translated book4	2011/4～2011,04,00,,,	The Official Guide for Kendo Instruction	Monograph		All Japan Kendo Federation
38	Papers1	2011/3/31～2011,03,31,,,	"Research into Budo for the Disabled: Training with Long and Short Staffs"	In-house publication	Co-author	Budo and Sport Science Research No. 16	pp. 91-96
39	Lecture19	2011/1/24～2011,01,24,,,	"Japanese Spiritual Sports: An Analysis of the Changing Role of Martial Arts in Education"
40	Lecture19	2011/1/24～2011,01,24,,,	"The ‘Fascistization’ of Japan’s Traditional Martial Arts"
41	Papers1	2010/8～2010,08,00,,,	"The Potential for Budo in the Next Century"	In-house publication	Co-author	IBU Budo Research	No. 15, pp. 87-92
42	Edited book3	2010/8～2010,08,00,,,	The History and Spirit of Budo (IBU Budo Series 1)	Monograph	Co-editor	The Budo and Sports Science Research Institute
43	Chapter or Section5	2010/8～2010,08,00,,,	Martial Arts of the World [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation	Monograph	Single-Author	ABC-CLIO	pp. 139-162
44	Papers1	2010/8～2010,08,00,,,	"Investigation into Budo for Disabled People - Sight Impairment and Karate"	In-house publication	Co-author	Budo and Sport Science Research	Vol. 15, pp. 81-86
45	Papers1	2010/8～2010,08,00,,,	"Various Problems Faced by Modern Budo: The Internationalization of Budo"	In-house publication	Co-author	Budo and Sport Science Research	Vol. 15, pp. 1-27
46	Translated book4	2010/5～2010,05,00,,,	A Bilingual Guide to the History of Kendo	Monograph		Ski Journal
47	Lecture19	2010/3/27～2010,03,27,,,	"Recent Trends at the World Kendo Championships"
48	Papers1	2010/3～2010,03,00,,,	"Japanese Budō in South East Asia- Shōrinji Kempō in Indonesia”	In-house publication	Co-author	International Research Center for Japanese Studies IRCJS International Symposium Proceedings No. 14, "Globalization, Localization, and Japanese Studies in the Asia-Pacific Region"	pp. 37-50
49	Papers1	2010/3～2010,03,00,,,	"Some Thoughts on the Emergence and 'Aesthetic Asceticism' of Ryūha-bugei"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Kokushikan University Institute of Budo and Moral Education "Butoku Kiyo Butoku Kiyo" No. 26	pp. 59-75
50	Edited book3	2009/10～2009,10,00,,,	Budo: The Martial Ways of Japan	Monograph	Editor	Nippon Budokan
51	Edited book3	2009/6～2009,06,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 4	Academic Journal	Editor	Bunkasha International
52	Book2	2009/4/1～2009,04,01,,,	The Bushi Ethos and its Evolution: An Investigation of the Socio-historical Thought of Bushido	Monograph	Single-Author	Shibunkaku Shuppan-sha
53	Book2	2009/4～2009,04,00,,,	Jigoro Kano and the Kodokan: An Innovative Response to Modernisation	Monograph	Single-Author	Kodokan Judo Institute
54	Papers1	2009/3～2009,03,00,,,	"A Study of the Attitudes of New Zealand Martial Artists in Regards to the Concept of “Rei”: An Analysis of Kendo Practitioners"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Institute of Budo and Moral Education	pp. 53-59
55	Papers1	2008/11～2008,11,00,,,	"Spiritual Sports: The 'Civilizing Process' of Japanese Swordsmanship from the Tokugawa Period and Beyond"	Academic Journal	Single-Author	Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan	Vol. 22, pp. 173-193
56	Edited book3	2008/8～2008,08,00,,,	Ken Zen Sho: The Zen Calligraphy and Painting of Yamaoka Tesshu	Monograph	Co-editor	Bunkasha International
57	Chapter or Section5	2008/7～2008,07,00,,,	IBU Budo Series I	Monograph	Single-Author	The Budo and Sports Science Research Institute	pp. 57-90
58	Translated book4	2008/4～2008,04,00,,,	Training Method for Fundamental Kendo Techniques with a Bokuto	Monograph		All Japan Kendo Federation
59	Papers1	2008/3～2008,03,00,,,	“A Synopsis of Status Change in the ‘Zainichi Korean’ Diaspora”	In-house publication	Co-author	Teikyo University Faculty of Letters Kiyo- Japanese Culture	Vol. 39, pp. 208-232
60	Chapter or Section5	2007/10～2007,10,00,,,	Building Confidence in East Asian Oceans	Monograph	Single-Author	NIRA	pp. 66-88
61	Translated book4	2007/8～2007,08,00,,,	The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan's Martial Arts	Other		Japan Foundation
62	Edited book3	2007/6～2007,06,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 3	Academic Journal	Editor	KW Publications
63	Chapter or Section5	2007/4～2007,04,00,,,	Asteon 66	Academic Journal	Single-Author	Hankyu Communications	pp. 101-117
64	Papers1	2007/4～2007,04,00,,,	"The Forgotten English Kenshi"	In-house publication	Single-Author	Teikyo University Faculty of Letters Bulletin - Japanese Culture	Vol. 38, pp. 301-314
65	Translated book4	2006/12～2006,12,00,,,	The Kendo Grading Book	Monograph		KW Publications
66	Book2	2006/2～2006,02,00,,,	The Bushido Freak	Monograph	Single-Author	Shogakkan
67	Chapter or Section5	2005/9～2005,09,00,,,	Nobles and Warriors	Monograph	Single-Author	Shibunkaku Publishing Company	pp. 469-473
68	Edited book3	2005/9～2005,09,00,,,	Bringing Budo to Japanese Education	Monograph	Co-editor	Meiji Tosho
69	Chapter or Section5	2005/9～2005,09,00,,,	"Korea: The Black Ships of Kendo"	Monograph	Single-Author	Meiji Tosho
70	Book2	2005/6～2005,06,00,,,	Naginata: The Definitive Guide	Monograph	Single-Author	KW Publications
71	Chapter or Section5	2005/6～2005,06,00,,,	Environment and Civilization	Monograph	Single-Author	NTT Publishing	pp. 114-131
72	Chapter or Section5	2005/6～2005,06,00,,,	Berkshire Encyclopaedia of World Sport	Monograph	Single-Author	Berkshire Publishing Group, USA	Vol. 2, pp. 360-374
73	Edited book3	2005/4～2005,04,00,,,	Budo Perspectives		Editor	KW Publications & IRCJS
74	Edited book3	2004/4～2004,04,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 2	Academic Journal	Editor	KW Publications
75	Papers1	2004/4～2004,04,00,,,	“A Brief Synopsis of the History of Modern Kendo”	Academic Journal	Single-Author	Kendo World Journal, KW Publications	Vol. 3.1, pp. 6-15
76	Papers1	2004/1～2004,01,00,,,	“The International Dissemination of Naginata: Part 1- The Attitudes of Non-Japanese Practitioners in Regards to Naginata as a Way of Spiritual Development”	Other	Single-Author	Japanese Academy of Budo Naginata Research Division Report Vol. 1
77	Papers1	2003/10～2003,10,00,,,	"The First Western Swordsman in Japan”	In-house publication	Single-Author	International Research Center for Japanese Studies "Nichibunken"	No. 30, pp. 56-62
78	Chapter or Section5	2003/9～2003,09,00,,,	The Winds of Japanese Culture in Japanese Schools	Monograph	Single-Author	Meiji Tosho	pp. 54-63
79	Translated book4	2003/9～2003,09,00,,,	Karate - My Life	Monograph		KW Publications and Nippon Budokan Foundation
80	Commentary9	2003/7～2003,07,00,,,	F.J. Norman’s The Fighting Man of Japan	Monograph	Single-Author	Bunkasha International
81	Translated book4	2003/7～2003,07,00,,,	Kendo Kata: Essence and Application	Monograph		KW Publications
82	Papers1	2003/3～2003,03,00,,,	“The Situation of Kendo-gu Outside Japan”	Academic Journal	Single-Author	KW Publications, Kendo World Journal	Vol. 2 Issue No.1 (pp. 62-66)
83	Edited book3	2002/12～2002,12,00,,,	Kendo World Journal Volume 1	Academic Journal	Editor	KW Publications
84	Papers1	2002/12～2002,12,00,,,	“Westerner's Attitudes Toward Shinai”	Academic Journal	Single-Author	KW Publications, Kendo World Journal	Vol. 1 Issue No. 4 (pp. 62-64)
85	Papers1	2002/7～2002,07,00,,,	"The Importance　of 'Rei' in Kendo”	Academic Journal	Single-Author	KW Publications, Kendo World Journal	Vol. 1 Issue No. 3 (pp. 67-69)
86	Papers1	2002/4～2002,04,00,,,	"Foreign Attitudes Toward Gradings in Kendo”	Academic Journal	Single-Author	KW Publications, Kendo World Journal	Vol. 1 Issue No. 2 (pp. 54-58)
87	Papers1	2001/12～2001,12,00,,,	“Survey: Kendo and the Olympics”	Academic Journal	Co-author	KW Publications, Kendo World Journal	Vol. 1 Issue #1 (pp. 51-55)
88	Papers1	2001/12～2001,12,00,,,	“The Religious Experience of Bushi Through Participation in Bujutsu”	In-house publication	Single-Author	Studies of Social Systems Vol. 4	pp. 151-167
89	Papers1	2001/12～2001,12,00,,,	"The Role of Honor in the Symbolic Complex of Bushi Culture”	In-house publication	Single-Author	Japanese Cultural Studies, Kyoto University	Volume 3
90	Book2	2001/4～2001,04,00,,,	Japan as I See it - Budo as I See it	Monograph	Single-Author	Nippon Budokan Foundation
91	Chapter or Section5	2001/1～2001,01,00,,,	Kenshi ni Tsugu “A Proposal for New Regulations and Organizational Reform in Kendo”	Monograph		Madosha	pp. 178-198
92	Papers1	2000/11～2000,11,00,,,	"A Study of Kendo Technical Terms – Shisei, Kamae"	In-house publication	Co-author	International Budo University "Budo and Sport Science Research Vol. 5"	Vol. 5, pp. 11-17
93	Translated book4	1996/2～1996,02,00,,,	Sports V Course Naginata	Monograph		International Naginata Federation
94	Chapter or Section5	1995/5～1995,05,00,,,	Sword and Spirit	Monograph	Single-Author	Koryu Books, USA	pp. 17-57
95	Translated book4	1990/12～1990,12,00,,,	Illustrated Naginata	Monograph		All Japan Naginata Federation

BookThe Meiji Restoration and Popular CultureMonographInternational coauthorshipBENNETT Alexander;TAKII Kazuhiro (ed.);SWALE Alistair (ed.)Shibunkaku2023/4～978-4-7842-2057-1This book examines media closely associated with daily life in the early Meiji period, such as literature, magazines, and newspapers, and examines their continuity with Edo culture into the modern era. Chapter 3: "Popularization of Swordsmanship in the Meiji Era" (Alexander Bennett) Takii Kazuhiro & Alistair Swale (eds.)

Papers"The Essence of Budo Lies in Zanshin"UnrefereedAcademic JournalSingle-AuthorBENNETT, AlexanderBudo Monthly (Nippon Budokan)pp. 32-372023/1～According to the All Japan Kendo Federation's "Kendo Japanese-English Dictionary," zanshin is defined as a posture and attitude in which one remains vigilent after a strike, and ready to respond immediately to any counterattack by the opponent. This definition can be interpreted as "micro zanshin" and is the most fundamental understanding of the concept. In addition to "micro zanshin" shown in practice and competition, there is a "macro zanshin", an all-encompassing mindset, which I argue is the essence of the spirit of budo.

BookTrue Translation of the Book of Five Rings: Transcending The Self , Mastering the PathMonographSingle-AuthorBENNETT, AlexanderPHP2021/7～A translation of Miyamoto Musashi's Gorin-no-sho into modern Japanese.

Translated bookMemoirs of a Kamikaze: A World War II Pilot's Inspiring Story of Survival, Honor and ReconciliationMonographCo-authorBENNETT, AlexanderTuttle2020/9～480531575XThis book tells the story of Kazuo Odachi who—in 1943, when he was just 16 years-old—joined the Imperial Japanese Navy to become a pilot. A year later, he was unknowingly assigned to the Kamikaze Special Attack Corps—a group of airmen whose mission was to sacrifice their lives by crashing planes into enemy ships. Their callsign was "ten dead, zero alive."

BookBushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for BeginnersMonographBENNETT, AlexanderTuttle2020/3～4805315075Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time—from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was suddenly disbanded. Bushido Explained takes a visual approach to presenting important concepts and terminology, helping readers easily navigate the complex world of the Samurai. The text is written in a highly accessible style, with sidebars presenting interesting concepts, facts and important Samurai figures who were central to Bushido's evolution. The different types of Bushido—which vary by region, time period and Samurai rank—are presented with over 300 informative diagrams and illustrations. No other book offers such a wide-ranging, yet clear analysis of Bushido—debunking myths and misconceptions about who the Samurai truly were. Bushido Explained presents a precise overview of Samurai ideals and culture in a logical, chronological order.

BookBushido: The Samurai Code of JapanMonographSingle-AuthorBENNETT, AlexanderTuttle2019/3～4805314893Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores each of these values and explains how they differ from their Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a Samurai—what it meant to have Bushido. In Bushido, Nitobe points out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture. He argues that "no matter how different any two cultures may appear to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and as such have deep similarities." Nitobe believed that connecting Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution to all humanity—that the way of the Samurai is not something peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race. With an extensive new introduction and notes by Alex Bennett, a respected scholar of Japanese history, culture and martial arts with a firsthand knowledge of the Japanese warrior code, Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is an essential guide to the essence of Japanese culture. Bennett's views on this subject are revolutionizing our understanding of Bushido, as expressed in his Japanese bestseller The Bushido the Japanese Don't Know About.

BookThe Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works: The Definitive Translations of the Complete Writings of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest SamuraiBENNETT, AlexanderTuttle2018/10～4805314761Alex Bennett's groundbreaking new translation of The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of this text for the first time. Like Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Musashi's book offers unique insights, not just for warriors, but for anyone wanting to apply the Zen Buddhist principle of awareness to achieve success in their endeavors. This book sheds new light on Japanese history and on the philosophical meaning of Bushido—the ancient "code of the Japanese warrior." Unlike other translations that are based on incomplete and inaccurate versions of Musashi's work, Bennett's is the first to be based on a careful reconstruction of the long-lost original manuscript. Capturing the subtle nuances of the original Japanese classic, the result is a far more accurate and meaningful English version of The Book of Five Rings text. Richly annotated and with an extensive introduction to Musashi's life, this version includes a collection of his other writings—translated into English for the first time. A respected scholar, as well as a skilled martial artist, Bennett's understanding of Musashi's life and work is unparalleled. This book will be widely read by students of Japanese culture, history. military strategy, and martial arts. It sets a new standard against which all other translations will be measured.

BookJapan The Ultimate Samurai Guide: An Insider Looks at the Japanese Martial Arts and Surviving in the Land of Bushido and ZenMonographSingle-AuthorBENNETT, AlexanderTuttle2018/7～4805313757Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider—holding multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as a Ph.D. in Japanese literature and history. In this book he shares his vast personal experience and knowledge with readers seeking to undertake their own personal quest in the Japanese martial arts.

BookBushido and the Art of Living (JAPAN LIBRARY Book 9)MonographSingle-AuthorBENNETT, Alexander2017/5～4866580518What is Bushido? What is Budo? How are the culture and traditions of samurai connected with the modern martial arts? Is the ancient wisdom of Japan's feudal warriors truly relevant in the twenty-first century? If so, how can it be accessed? This book addresses these questions, and is a must read not only for martial artists, but also for those who want to know more about the enigmatic Japanese mind and notions of self-identity.

BookBushido and the Art of LivingIn refereedSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettJapan Library2017/4～English

Academic presentation"Flossie Le Mar and Early jujutsu in New Zealand"Alexander BennettJujutsu;New Zealand2016/9～Japan-New Zealand Academic SocietyDaito Bunka UniversityJapanese

BookNaginata: History and PracticeUnrefereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettNaginataBunkasha International2016/8～English978-4907009205https://www.amazon.com/Naginata-History-Practice-Alexander-Bennett/dp/4907009208/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1479456648&sr=8-6&keywords=naginata

Academic presentation"Japanese Language Education in New Zealand"Alexander BennettJapanese language education;New Zealand2016/7～Japan-New Zealand Academic SocietyWaseda UniversityEnglish

SupervisorStrategy and the Art of PeaceUnrefereedMonographOtake RisukeTenshinsho-den Katori Shinto-ryu;SwordsmanshipNippon Budokan2016/2～English978-4583109848http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?mbt_book=strategy-and-the-art-of-peace

BookKendo: Culture of the SwordIn refereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Cultural NationalismUniversity of California Press2015/7～English978-0520284371Kendo is the first in-depth historical, cultural, and political account in English of the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, from its beginnings in military training and arcane medieval schools to its widespread practice as a global sport today. Alexander Bennett shows how kendo evolved through a recurring process of “inventing tradition,” which served the changing ideologies and needs of Japanese warriors and governments over the course of history. Kendo follows the development of Japanese swordsmanship from the aristocratic-aesthetic pretensions of medieval warriors in the Muromachi period, to the samurai elitism of the Edo regime, and then to the nostalgic patriotism of the Meiji state. Kendo was later influenced in the 1930s and 1940s by ultranationalist militarists and ultimately by the postwar government, which sought a gentler form of nationalism to rekindle appreciation of traditional culture among Japan’s youth and to garner international prestige as an instrument of “soft power.” Today kendo is becoming increasingly popular internationally. But even as new organizations and clubs form around the world, cultural exclusiveness continues to play a role in kendo’s ongoing evolution, as the sport remains closely linked to Japan’s sense of collective identity.https://www.amazon.com/Kendo-Culture-Alexander-C-Bennett/dp/0520284372/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479546079&sr=8-1&keywords=kendo+culture+of+the+sword

SupervisorIdeology of the Sword: A Spiritual History of Japanese CultureUnrefereedMonographSakai Toshinobu;Christopher Yang (trans.);Alexander Bennett (supervising ed.)Katana;History of ThoughtNippon Budokan2014/11～English978-4583107882Through an analysis of historical documents including myths recorded in the "Kojiki", "Nihon-shoki", "Tale of the Heike", and "Taiheiki", Sakai Toshinobu plots the characteristics sword ideals in Japan throughout history. Alex Bennett edited and supervised the translation of this work by Christopher Yang. http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?mbt_book=ideology-of-the-sword

Papers"Assessing the Intrinsic Contradictions in Hagakure"In refereedIn-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettHagakure;Bushido;Yamamoto JochoKokushikan University Institute of Budo and Moral Education "Butoku Kiyo Butoku Kiyo" No. 30pp. 61-732014/8～Kokushikan UniversityJapanesehttps://www.google.co.jp/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwj6xqaSzc_QAhVCO7wKHUcPArQQFggfMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkokushikan.repo.nii.ac.jp%2F%3Faction%3Drepository_uri%26item_id%3D7684%26file_id%3D189%26file_no%3D1&usg=AFQjCNFuvfkKCmG_iOWw9Qi6Ssh2CAHxIg&cad=rja

BookHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the SamuraiIn refereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBushido;Saga;Nabeshima;Yamamoto JochoTuttle2014/5～English978-4805311981The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts—written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior") spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world and yet its existence is scarcely known to many Westerners. This is the first translation to include the complete first two books of the Hagakure and the most reliable and authentic passages contained within the third book; all other English translations published previously have been extremely fragmentary and incomplete. Alex Bennett's completely new and highly readable translation of this essential work includes extensive footnotes that serve to fill in many cultural and historical gaps in the previous translations. This unique combination of readability and scholarship gives Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai a distinct advantage over all previous English editions.http://www.amazon.com/Hagakure-The-Secret-Wisdom-Samurai/dp/4805311983

Chapter or SectionDoes 'bushido' feature in contemporary Japanese nationalism?UnrefereedOtherSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBushido;NationalismBungei Shunju Special8 (2) pp. 156-1592014/5～JapaneseASIN: B00KHM8ERWhttps://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%96%87%E8%97%9D%E6%98%A5%E7%A7%8BSPECIAL-2014%E5%B9%B4%E5%A4%8F%E5%8F%B7-%E9%9B%91%E8%AA%8C-%E6%96%87%E8%97%9D%E6%98%A5%E7%A7%8B-ebook/dp/B00KHM8ERW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479547294&sr=8-1&keywords=%E6%96%87%E8%97%9D%E6%98%A5%E7%A7%8Bspecial+%EF%BC%92%EF%BC%90%EF%BC%91%EF%BC%94%E5%B9%B4%E5%A4%8F

Edited bookProceedings of the 2013 International Budo ConferenceAcademic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (et al.)Budo;Japanese Academy of BudoJapanese Academy of Budo2013/12～Japanese Academy of BudoUniversity of TsukubaEnglishhttp://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB15183947

International academic conference"The ‘Recivilising’ Process of Kendo in the Immediate Post-war Period: An Analysis of the Significance of Shinai-Kyogi"Alexander BennettKendo;Shinai Kyogi;Postwar Japan2013/9/11～Japanese Academy of BudoUniversity of TsukubaEnglishhttps://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/budo/46/Supplement/46_125/_article/-char/ja/

International academic conference"The Characteristics of Injuries Incurred by Junior Karate Athletes"Inoshita Kaori;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Karatedo;Injury2013/9～Japanese Academy of Budo (2013 International Budo Conference)University of TsukubaEnglishhttps://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/budo/46/Supplement/46_93/_article/-char/ja/

BookThe Bushido that Japanese Don't KnowMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBushido;Budo;Japanese;ZanshinBunshun Shinsho2013/7/19～JapaneseISBN-10: 4166609262Discourse on the relevance and misconceptions of notions of bushido in contemporary Japan. https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%AE%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93-%E6%96%87%E6%98%A5%E6%96%B0%E6%9B%B8-926-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%99%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88/dp/4166609262/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480482150&sr=8-1&keywords=%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%AE%E7%9F%A5%E3%82%89%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93

Papers"Case Study of Budo for the Disabled: Compulsory Budo Education in Junior High Schools and the Realization of Inclusive Education"UnrefereedIn-house publicationCo-authorMatsui Kantaro;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo;Budo for the DisabledBudo and Sport Science Research Vol. 18pp. 89-982013/6/30～International Budo University Japanesehttp://www.budo-u.ac.jp/laboratory/pdf/annual/budomk-18.pdf

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 6Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoBunkasha International2013/6～EnglishJournal dedicated to the Japanese sword arts. www.kendo-world.com

Edited bookIBU Budo Series Volume 3 - Budo in the Global Era: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Issues Pertaining to GlobalisationMonographCo-editorUozumi Takashi (ed.);Alexander Bennett (ed.)The Budo and Sports Science Research Institute 2013/3/31～English978-4-9980893-7-7

Chapter or SectionBudo in the Global Era　(IBU Budo Series Volume 2) In refereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBudo and Sports Science Research Insititutepp. 117-1292013/3/31～English 978-4-9980893-7-7Chapter 7: The Global Migration of Budo and its Cultural-Political Ramificationshttp://www.budo-u.ac.jp/laboratory/ibu/

Papers"Sketching the Life and Career of F.J. Norman - Western Kendo Pioneer"In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettInstitute of Budo and Moral Education Butoku Kiyo pp. 77-882012/7～Kokushikan UniversityEnglishhttps://www.google.co.jp/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0ahUKEwiSus-33fvSAhXEyLwKHfZkANMQFggkMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkokushikan.repo.nii.ac.jp%2F%3Faction%3Drepository_action_common_download%26item_id%3D7699%26item_no%3D1%26attribute_id%3D189%26file_no%3D1&usg=AFQjCNGrNNIcoOEYxkHSJQQVkzgLZVJTpg&sig2=3yAxjfesy-7I4Klktk94uw&cad=rja

Chapter or SectionProcesses for Teaching 'Traditional Culture' and ExamplesMonographSingle-AuthorAbe Takayoshi, Nakamura Tetsu (eds.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Kazama Shobo2012/3/1～Japanese978-4759919219https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/toc/475991921X/ref=dp_toc?_encoding=UTF8&n=465392

Papers"The 'Unique' and 'Universal' Attributes of Budo"Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettResearch Journal of Budo44-3, pp.145-152 2012/3～The Japanese Academy of BudoJapanese

BookIBU Budo Series IIIIn refereedMonographSingle-AuthorUozumi Takashi (ed.)Budo;InternationalisationThe Budo and Sports Science Research Institutepp. 199-2242012/2～Japanese978-4-9980893-6-0Chapter 4: "The Global Migration of Budo Culture"https://budo-u.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=14&file_id=19&file_no=1

Papers"Modern Budo's Role on the International Stage"UnrefereedIn-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKokugakuin University Human Development Research Vol. 3pp. 45-522011/12～Kokugakuin University faculty of Human Development Japanese

Lecture"The Role of Modern Budo on an International Stage"Alexander Bennett2011/11/12～Kokugakuin University Human Development AcademyKokugakuin UniversityJapanese

Lecture"The International Dissemination of Budo"Alexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;Budo2011/8/31～Japanese Academy of BudoInternational Budo UniversityJapanese

Translated bookThe Japanese-English Dictionary of KendoMonographAlexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoAll Japan Kendo Federation2011/8～Japanese & EnglishThis dictionary was compiled with the purpose of explaining various kendo terms in Japanese and English.http://zenkenren-shop.com/en/eigo/index.html#050109

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 5Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoBunkasha International2011/6～EnglishASIN: B005GVJYWSJournal dedicated to the Japanese sword arts. http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=86

Translated bookThe Official Guide for Kendo InstructionMonographAlexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoAll Japan Kendo Federation2011/4～EnglishThe official AJKF kendo manual. http://zenkenren-shop.com/en/eigo/index.html#050109

Papers"Research into Budo for the Disabled: Training with Long and Short Staffs"In-house publicationCo-authorMatsui Kantaro ;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo and Sport Science Research No. 16pp. 91-962011/3/31～Japanese

Lecture"Japanese Spiritual Sports: An Analysis of the Changing Role of Martial Arts in Education"Alexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;Budo2011/1/24～Chinese University of Hong KongChinese University of Hong Kong Department of Japanese Studies

Lecture"The ‘Fascistization’ of Japan’s Traditional Martial Arts"Alexander Bennett2011/1/24～Hong Kong Chinese UniversityDepartment of Japanese Studies

Papers"The Potential for Budo in the Next Century"UnrefereedIn-house publicationCo-authorInoshita Kaori ;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo;Compulsory budo educationIBU Budo Research No. 15, pp. 87-922010/8～Japanesehttp://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110007614592

Edited bookThe History and Spirit of Budo (IBU Budo Series 1)MonographCo-editorUozumi Takashi;Alexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoThe Budo and Sports Science Research Institute2010/8～English978-4998089346This book offers an introduction into the history of budo following its development from its origins through to recent times. The first chapter introduces the social and historical background of the formation of the budo arts, and is followed by five chapters covering the history of kendo, naginata, kyudo, judo and karate-do. http://www.budo-u.ac.jp/laboratory/ibu/

Chapter or SectionMartial Arts of the World [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of History and InnovationMonographSingle-AuthorThomas Green & Joseph Svinth (eds.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoABC-CLIOpp. 139-1622010/8～English978-1598842432Editors- Thomas A. Green and Joseph R. Svinth (663 pages) “History of Kendo” “History of Naginata”https://www.amazon.com/Martial-Arts-World-volumes-Encyclopedia/dp/1598842439/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490789527&sr=8-1&keywords=martial+arts+of+the+world

Papers"Investigation into Budo for Disabled People - Sight Impairment and Karate"In refereedIn-house publicationCo-authorMatsui Kantaro;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo and Sport Science ResearchVol. 15, pp. 81-862010/8～Japanese

Papers"Various Problems Faced by Modern Budo: The Internationalization of Budo"In refereedIn-house publicationCo-authorKashiwazaki Katsuhiko;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo and Sport Science ResearchVol. 15, pp. 1-272010/8～Japanese

Translated bookA Bilingual Guide to the History of KendoMonographSakai Toshinobu;Alexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoSki Journal2010/5～Japanese & English978-4789900744This book is comprised of a number of essays outlining the earliest sword ideals and how they were introduced from China and Korea and developed in Japan, right through the international situation of the art in the 21st century.https://www.amazon.com/Bilingual-Guide-History-Kendo/dp/4789900746

Lecture"Recent Trends at the World Kendo Championships"Alexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;Budo2010/3/27～The Japanese Academy of Budo (Kendo Division) Meiji UniversityJapanese

Papers"Japanese Budō in South East Asia- Shōrinji Kempō in Indonesia”In refereedIn-house publicationCo-authorAlexander Bennett;Duncan Robert MarkShorinji Kempo;BudoInternational Research Center for Japanese Studies IRCJS International Symposium Proceedings No. 14, "Globalization, Localization, and Japanese Studies in the Asia-Pacific Region"pp. 37-502010/3～International Research Center for Japanese StudiesEnglishISSN 0915-2822An analysis of the remarkably successful dissemination of the Japanese martial art Shorinji Kempo in Indonesia.http://publications.nichibun.ac.jp/ja/item/symp/2010-03-25/pub

Papers"Some Thoughts on the Emergence and 'Aesthetic Asceticism' of Ryūha-bugei"In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKokushikan University Institute of Budo and Moral Education "Butoku Kiyo Butoku Kiyo" No. 26pp. 59-752010/3～Kokushikan UniversityEnglishThis thesis investigates the enigmatic symbolic reverence attached to the sword (katana) in medieval and early-modern Japan, and the genesis of ‘schools’ dedicated to the study and refinement of its techniques.https://kokushikan.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=7708&file_id=189&file_no=1

Edited bookBudo: The Martial Ways of JapanMonographEditorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoNippon Budokan2009/10～English978-4990169459This book introduces the long history of the Japanese martial arts, and includes a comprehensive timeline, glossary of terms, and an index. The federations representing the arts of Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Sumo, Karatedo, Aikido, Shorinji Kempo, Naginata, and Jukendo, as well as various other Budo-related societies and experts contributed to the content. A must have for all martial arts enthusiasts.http://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/english/tankoubon_30/budo

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 4Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoBunkasha International2009/6～EnglishASIN: B007OVDKM8Journal dedicated to Japanese sword arts.http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=86

BookThe Bushi Ethos and its Evolution: An Investigation of the Socio-historical Thought of BushidoIn refereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBushidoShibunkaku Shuppan-sha2009/4/1～Japanese978-4784214266 The question of death is a central consideration in most studies into the culture of bushi and bushido. It is surprising to note, however, how comparatively few investigate the important role of the martial arts (bujutsu) to the samurai psyche and sense of identity. What fears, emotions, and exhilaration were experienced by bushi in the throes of combat? Training for and participating in mortal combat was akin to a ‘religious experience’. As an important symbolic medium for violence in bushi culture, what role did bujutsu play in their formation of a unique set of values and worldview? By utilizing cultural anthropologist Clifford Geertz’s definition of a religion, I applied this theoretical framework to the bushi experience in an attempt to devise a succinct definition for the nebulous and often misused term “bushido”.https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E3%81%AE%E7%B2%BE%E7%A5%9E-%E3%82%A8%E3%83%88%E3%82%B9-%E3%81%A8%E3%81%9D%E3%81%AE%E6%AD%A9%E3%81%BF_%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93%E3%81%AE%E7%A4%BE%E4%BC%9A%E6%80%9D%E6%83%B3%E5%8F%B2%E7%9A%84%E8%80%83%E5%AF%9F-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AD%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%99%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88/dp/4784214267/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480236302&sr=8-3&keywords=%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93%E3%80%80%E3%83%99%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88

BookJigoro Kano and the Kodokan: An Innovative Response to ModernisationMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKoudokan;Judo;Kano JigoroKodokan Judo Institute2009/4～EnglishOCLC number 756742110A compilation of documents related to the ideals of Jigoro Kano and his motivation for creating Kodokan Judo.http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=260

Papers"A Study of the Attitudes of New Zealand Martial Artists in Regards to the Concept of “Rei”: An Analysis of Kendo Practitioners"UnrefereedIn-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettInstitute of Budo and Moral Educationpp. 53-592009/3～Kokushikan UniversityJapanesehttps://www.google.co.jp/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj1u_jH4fvSAhXBULwKHYi6C_cQFggjMAE&url=https%3A%2F%2Fkokushikan.repo.nii.ac.jp%2F%3Faction%3Drepository_action_common_download%26item_id%3D7714%26item_no%3D1%26attribute_id%3D189%26file_no%3D1&usg=AFQjCNH4utVC2I8NLZo8E7U4CtytDZBL3A&sig2=mixcv_6cW6-7bghkuIhRKA

Papers"Spiritual Sports: The 'Civilizing Process' of Japanese Swordsmanship from the Tokugawa Period and Beyond"In refereedAcademic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoTransactions of the Asiatic Society of JapanVol. 22, pp. 173-1932008/11～The Asiatic Society of JapanEnglishHistory of early-modern Japanese martial arts. http://www.asjapan.org/web.php/mercantile/transactions

Edited bookKen Zen Sho: The Zen Calligraphy and Painting of Yamaoka TesshuMonographCo-editorAlexander Bennett;Sarah MoateYamaoka TesshuBunkasha International2008/8～Japanese & English978-4907009083Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) was a Japanese master of the sword, Zen and calligraphy. A full-color book on the Zen art of Tesshu features his calligraphic pieces, essays about the relationship between swordsmanship, Zen, and calligraphy. Works are translated and significance explained in detailed captions. Calligraphy by Tesshu's contemporaries Katsu Kaishu, Takahashi Deishu, and modern master Terayama Tanchu included.https://www.amazon.com/dp/4907009089/

Chapter or SectionIBU Budo Series IMonographSingle-AuthorUozumi Takashi (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Naginata;BudoThe Budo and Sports Science Research Institutepp. 57-902008/7～JapaneseThis chapter outlines the historical development of the art of the Naginata (glaive) as a combat system and later as a competitive martial sport and vehicle for self-development. "The History and Spirit of Naginata" https://archive.fo/o/66wKv/https://budo-u.repo.nii.ac.jp/?action=repository_uri&item_id=12&file_id=19&file_no=1

Translated bookTraining Method for Fundamental Kendo Techniques with a BokutoMonographAlexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoAll Japan Kendo Federation2008/4～EnglishKendo training manual.http://ci.nii.ac.jp/ncid/BB10671987

Papers“A Synopsis of Status Change in the ‘Zainichi Korean’ Diaspora”In-house publicationCo-authorAlexander Bennett;Michael Ishimatsu-PrimeZainichi Korean;Human RightsTeikyo University Faculty of Letters Kiyo- Japanese CultureVol. 39, pp. 208-2322008/3～EnglishAnalysis of the social conditions of Zainichi Koreans.https://appsv.main.teikyo-u.ac.jp/tosho//arekisanda39.pdf

Chapter or SectionBuilding Confidence in East Asian Oceans MonographSingle-AuthorKawakatsu Heita (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)New Zealand;ＯｃｅａｎNIRApp. 66-882007/10～JapaneseChapter 1 Section 2, "The Dependance on the Ocean in New Zealand - The Current State of Protection and Education". A study of education and attitudes concerning the ociean in New Zealand. http://www.nira.or.jp/pdf/0702report.pdf

Translated bookThe Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan's Martial ArtsOtherAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;BudoJapan Foundation2007/8～EnglishJapan Foundation synopsis of tradtional martial arts and samurai culture. https://books.google.co.jp/books/about/The_Spirit_of_Budo.html?id=cBi8ZwEACAAJ&redir_esc=y

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 3Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications2007/6～EnglishASIN: B00CB2N8H2A journal devoted to Japanese sword arts.http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=86

Chapter or SectionAsteon 66Academic JournalSingle-AuthorTsutsui Kiyodada (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Budo;Character DevelopmentHankyu Communicationspp. 101-1172007/4～Japanese978-4484072128 "The Spirit of Budo and Nurturing Global Citizens". A study of the history and social significance of martial arts education in Japanese schools. https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3-66-%E3%80%90%E7%89%B9%E9%9B%86%E3%80%91%E4%BA%BA%E3%81%A5%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8A%E3%81%AE%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%A8%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C-%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AA%E3%83%B3%E7%B7%A8%E9%9B%86%E5%A7%94%E5%93%A1%E4%BC%9A/dp/4484072122

Papers"The Forgotten English Kenshi"In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoTeikyo University Faculty of Letters Bulletin - Japanese CultureVol. 38, pp. 301-3142007/4～JapaneseThe life of English kendo pioneer, FJ Norman.https://appsv.main.teikyo-u.ac.jp/tosho//barekisanda38.pdf

Translated bookThe Kendo Grading BookMonographYoshiyama Mitsuru;Alexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications2006/12～English978-0920129463Yoshiyama Mitsuru's instructions for succeeding in kendo promotion examinations. https://www.amazon.com/Kendo-Grading-Book-DVD/dp/0920129463

BookThe Bushido FreakUnrefereedMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;BushidoShogakkan2006/2～Japanese978-4093876261 A foreigner's perspective on the value of martial art (budo) culture in contemporary Japan. https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%9C%E3%82%AF%E3%81%AF%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93%E3%83%95%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%82%84-_%E3%83%8B%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%81%AE%E5%AD%A6%E7%94%9F%E3%81%8C%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E6%AD%A6%E9%81%93%E3%81%AB%E3%83%8F%E3%83%9E%E3%81%A3%E3%81%A6%E3%81%95%E3%81%82%E5%A4%A7%E5%A4%89-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF-%E3%83%99%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88/dp/4093876266/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1480236302&sr=8-2&keywords=%E6%AD%A6%E5%A3%AB%E9%81%93%E3%80%80%E3%83%99%E3%83%8D%E3%83%83%E3%83%88

Chapter or SectionNobles and WarriorsMonographSingle-AuthorKasaya Kazuhiko (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Chivalry;ChristianityShibunkaku Publishing Companypp. 469-4732005/9～Japanese978-4784212569"Analysis of Chivalry and Christianity" Chapter 5. A comparison of values found in chivalry and bushido.https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E5%9B%BD%E9%9A%9B%E3%82%B7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9D%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A6%E3%83%A0-%E5%85%AC%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%A8%E6%AD%A6%E5%AE%B6%E3%81%AE%E6%AF%94%E8%BC%83%E6%96%87%E6%98%8E%E5%8F%B2-%E7%AC%A0%E8%B0%B7-%E5%92%8C%E6%AF%94%E5%8F%A4/dp/4784212566#reader_4784212566

Edited bookBringing Budo to Japanese EducationMonographCo-editorAlexander Bennett;Yamado ShojiBudoMeiji Tosho2005/9～Japanese978-4187086101Research papers presented at "The Direction of Japanese Budo in the 21st Century" International Symposium held at the International research Center for Japanese Studies in 2003.https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E3%81%AB%E6%AD%A6%E9%81%93-%E3%82%92-21%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E3%81%AB%E5%BF%83%E6%8A%80%E4%BD%93%E3%82%92%E9%8D%9B%E3%81%88%E3%82%8B-%E5%B1%B1%E7%94%B0-%E5%A5%A8%E6%B2%BB/dp/4187086102/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490416763&sr=8-1&keywords=%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E3%81%AB%E6%AD%A6%E9%81%93%E3%82%92

Chapter or Section"Korea: The Black Ships of Kendo"MonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoMeiji Tosho2005/9～Japanese978-418708610Discourse of kumdo in Korea and attitudes surrounding the kendo's relationship with the Olympic movement.https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E3%81%AB%E6%AD%A6%E9%81%93-%E3%82%92-21%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E3%81%AB%E5%BF%83%E6%8A%80%E4%BD%93%E3%82%92%E9%8D%9B%E3%81%88%E3%82%8B-%E5%B1%B1%E7%94%B0-%E5%A5%A8%E6%B2%BB/dp/4187086102/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490416763&sr=8-1&keywords=%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AE%E6%95%99%E8%82%B2%E3%81%AB%E6%AD%A6%E9%81%93%E3%82%92

BookNaginata: The Definitive GuideMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettNaginata;BudoKW Publications2005/6～English978-4990169442 A comprehensive investigation of the history, culture, and techniques of the modern martial art of Naginata.

Chapter or SectionEnvironment and CivilizationMonographSingle-AuthorYamaori Tetsu (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Environment;Global warmingNTT Publishingpp. 114-1312005/6～Japanese978-4757141186Chapter 5: "Global Warming - Catastophe or Anomoly? An analysis of the backlash against gobal warming research published by Bjorn Lomberg.https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%92%B0%E5%A2%83%E3%81%A8%E6%96%87%E6%98%8E-%E6%96%B0%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E7%9F%A5%E7%9A%84%E5%89%B5%E9%80%A0-%E5%B1%B1%E6%8A%98-%E5%93%B2%E9%9B%84-%E7%B7%A8%E8%91%97/dp/4757141181/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490416021&sr=8-1&keywords=%E7%92%B0%E5%A2%83%E3%81%A8%E6%96%87%E6%98%8E%EF%BC%9A%E6%96%B0%E3%81%97%E3%81%84%E4%B8%96%E7%B4%80%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AE%E7%9F%A5%E7%9A%84%E5%89%B5%E9%80%A0

Chapter or SectionBerkshire Encyclopaedia of World SportMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander Bennett (et al.)KendoBerkshire Publishing Group, USAVol. 2, pp. 360-3742005/6～English1933782676"Kendo". In introduction to the development and social significance of kendo in the modern era. https://www.amazon.com/Berkshire-Encyclopedia-World-Sport-Set/dp/0974309117/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490415807&sr=8-2&keywords=berkshire+encyclopedia+of+sport

Edited bookBudo PerspectivesEditorAlexander BennettBudoKW Publications & IRCJS2005/4～English978-4907009113Research papers presented at "The Direction of Japanese Budo in the 21st Century" International Symposium held at the International research Center for Japanese Studies in 2003.https://www.amazon.com/dp/4907009119/

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 2Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications2004/4～EnglishJournal devoted to Japanese sword arts.http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=86

Papers“A Brief Synopsis of the History of Modern Kendo”Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKendo World Journal, KW PublicationsVol. 3.1, pp. 6-152004/4～EnglishThe development of traditional Japanese swordsmanship into a modern martial sport.

Papers“The International Dissemination of Naginata: Part 1- The Attitudes of Non-Japanese Practitioners in Regards to Naginata as a Way of Spiritual Development”OtherSingle-AuthorAlexander bennettJapanese Academy of Budo Naginata Research Division Report Vol. 12004/1～Japanese

Papers"The First Western Swordsman in Japan”In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoInternational Research Center for Japanese Studies "Nichibunken"No. 30, pp. 56-622003/10～Japanesehttp://publications.nichibun.ac.jp/ja/item/nich/2003-09-30/pub

Chapter or SectionThe Winds of Japanese Culture in Japanese SchoolsMonographSingle-AuthorNakamura Tetsu (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Kendo;EducationMeiji Toshopp. 54-632003/9～Japanese978-4181487164Chapter 6: "An International Perspective on Budo Education in Japanese Schools”. An investigation into the physical and spiritual benefits gained from budo edication in Japanese schools. https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E5%92%8C%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E3%81%AE%E9%A2%A8-%E3%82%92%E5%AD%A6%E6%A0%A1%E3%81%AB-%E5%BF%83%E6%8A%80%E4%BD%93%E3%81%AE%E5%A0%B4%E3%81%A5%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8A-%E4%B8%AD%E6%9D%91-%E5%93%B2/dp/4181487164/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490416224&sr=8-1&keywords=%E5%92%8C%E6%96%87%E5%8C%96%E3%81%AE%E9%A2%A8%E3%80%8D%E3%82%92%E5%AD%A6%E6%A0%A1%E3%81%AB%EF%BC%8D%E5%BF%83%E6%8A%80%E4%BD%93%E3%81%AE%E5%A0%B4%E3%81%A5%E3%81%8F%E3%82%8A

Translated bookKarate - My LifeMonographKanazawa Hirokazu;Alexander Bennett (trans.)Kanazawa Hirokazu;KaratedoKW Publications and Nippon Budokan Foundation2003/9～English978-4990169428A translation of karate master Kanazawa Hirokazu's autobiography.https://www.amazon.com/Karate-My-Life-Hirokazu-Kanazawa/dp/4990169425/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1490418414&sr=1-1&keywords=karate+my+life

CommentaryF.J. Norman’s The Fighting Man of JapanMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendoBunkasha International2003/7～English978-4907009045Re-publication of F.J. Normans's 1905 book "The Fighting Man of Japan" including an introdctory chapter by Alexander Bennett. https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Japan-Francis-James-Norman/dp/4907009046/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1490411774&sr=8-2&keywords=fighting+man+of+japan

Translated bookKendo Kata: Essence and ApplicationMonographInoue Yoshihiko;Alexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;Budo;Japanese Kendo KataKW Publications2003/7～English978-4990169411A translation of Inoue Yoshihiko's (Kendo Hanshi 8-dan) research on the Nippon Kendo Kata. https://www.amazon.com/Kendo-Kata-Application-Inoue-Yoshihiko/dp/4990169417

Papers“The Situation of Kendo-gu Outside Japan”Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications, Kendo World Journal Vol. 2 Issue No.1 (pp. 62-66)2003/3～English

Edited bookKendo World Journal Volume 1Academic JournalEditorAlexander Bennett (ed.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications2002/12～EnglishJournal dedicated to Japanese sword arts.http://www.kendo-world.com/wordpress/?page_id=86

Papers“Westerner's Attitudes Toward Shinai”Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications, Kendo World Journal Vol. 1 Issue No. 4 (pp. 62-64)2002/12～English

Papers"The Importance　of 'Rei' in Kendo”Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications, Kendo World Journal Vol. 1 Issue No. 3 (pp. 67-69)2002/7～English

Papers"Foreign Attitudes Toward Gradings in Kendo”Academic JournalSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications, Kendo World Journal Vol. 1 Issue No. 2 (pp. 54-58)2002/4～English

Papers“Survey: Kendo and the Olympics”Academic JournalCo-authorAlexander Bennett;Hamish RobisonKendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoKW Publications, Kendo World Journal Vol. 1 Issue #1 (pp. 51-55)2001/12～English

Papers“The Religious Experience of Bushi Through Participation in Bujutsu”In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettStudies of Social Systems Vol. 4pp. 151-167 2001/12～Kyoto UniversityJapanese

Papers"The Role of Honor in the Symbolic Complex of Bushi Culture”In-house publicationSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettJapanese Cultural Studies, Kyoto UniversityVolume 32001/12～Kyoto UniversityJapanese

BookJapan as I See it - Budo as I See itMonographSingle-AuthorAlexander BennettBudoNippon Budokan Foundation2001/4～Japanese & English

Chapter or SectionKenshi ni Tsugu “A Proposal for New Regulations and Organizational Reform in Kendo”MonographOtsuka Tadayoshi;Alexander Bennett (trans.)Kendo;Japanese swordsmanship;BudoMadoshapp. 178-1982001/1～Japanese & English978-4896250718Suggestions for kendo competition rule reforms by Otsuka Tadayoshi. https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E5%89%A3%E5%A3%AB%E3%81%AB%E5%91%8A%E3%81%90-%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%89%A3%E9%81%93%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB-%E5%A4%A7%E5%A1%9A-%E5%BF%A0%E7%BE%A9/dp/4896250710/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490418694&sr=8-1&keywords=%E5%89%A3%E5%A3%AB%E3%81%AB%E5%91%8A%E3%81%90%EF%BC%8D%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E5%89%A3%E9%81%93%E3%81%AE%E6%9C%AA%E6%9D%A5%E3%81%AE%E3%81%9F%E3%82%81%E3%81%AB

Papers"A Study of Kendo Technical Terms – Shisei, Kamae"In-house publicationCo-authorOya Minoru;Alexander Bennett (et al.)Posture;Stance;KendoInternational Budo University "Budo and Sport Science Research Vol. 5"Vol. 5, pp. 11-172000/11～International Budo UniversityJapanesehttp://www.budo-u.ac.jp/laboratory/pdf/annual/budomk-05.pdf

Translated bookSports V Course NaginataMonographAlexander Bennett (trans.)Naginata;BudoInternational Naginata Federation1996/2～EnglishManual for modern Naginata techniques.

Chapter or SectionSword and SpiritMonographSingle-AuthorDiane Skoss (ed.);Alexander Bennett (et al.)Koyo-gunkan;Takeda ShingenKoryu Books, USApp. 17-571995/5～EnglishASIN: B01E84J9L4Chapter 3: “Neglected Treasure: The Kōyō Gunkan”.https://www.amazon.com/Sword-Spirit-Classical-Warrior-Traditions-ebook/dp/B01E84J9L4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1490413109&sr=8-9&keywords=Sword+and+Spirit

Translated bookIllustrated NaginataMonographAlexander Bennett (trans.)Naginata;BudoAll Japan Naginata Federation1990/12～EnglishManual for modern naginata techniques.