Paul Budden-sensei

Dear Members,

It is with a deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Budden-sensei, Kyoshi Nanadan.

Budden-sensei has been an instrumental part of the BKA for many years, supporting and promoting kendo.
His passing will be a great loss to the BKA and kendo community.

As well as an excellent kendoka, Budden-sensei was a keen historian and researcher, with many books published. Perhaps most notably ‘Looking at the far mountain’, a major resource for kendo kata studies.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kazuyo Matsuda-sensei, as well as the rest of Budden-sensei’s family, friends and students.