The term"kishido" was first coined by a master of the Japanese martial arts, to describe the fusion of Eastern methods of self-defense and warfare with their Western counterparts. The traditions of both cultures are replete with examples of brave warriors defending worthy causes with sword, bow and fist. And regardless of their points of geographic origin, such warriors occupy a common ground. For those who seek to follow in their footsteps, this work is a guide of sorts. But the lessons of the Master transcend the martial environment in which they were taught:Attention to strategic considerations is as important in the boardroom and the courtroom as they are on the battlefield.Tactical considerations are as important to the police officer and the athlete as they are to the soldier.And having a wide array of techniques at one's disposal is as important to the parent or the teacher as they are to the fighter.As we walk our respective paths, the journey is made that much more enjoyable--and that much more worthwhile--if we adhere to the ancient codes of the samurai and the knight of the realm. Ideals like honor, courtesy, benevolence, loyalty and justice need not be relegated to the history books.Kishido: The Knight's Way; The Way of the Western Warrior. Contained in its suffix and linguistic structure is the extensive and venerable Eastern martial tradition; yet within its sense and substance dwells the heart of the European heroic ideal. For the Western warrior, it feels a lot like home...