R.A. Lidstone's story is as unique in its own way as that of "Master Spy" Charles Boxer in that it catalogues an unrivaled study of the sword and the weaponry associated with it. From military origins as a master European fencer, Lidstone began practicing kendo in London. This was after returning to England from New Zealand, where he first witnessed a display of kendo in 1928. It intrigued and fascinated him and was to have a lasting effect on him throughout his life.
Lidstone served as an officer in the Royal Navy at the battle of Jutland in the Great War. He was also a fencing instructor extraordinaire; one half of Isolde and Alexis, a highly acclaimed Adagio dancing duo in the 1920s; a fight arranger for film, stage and television; a Squadron Leader in the RAF during the Second World War; and an accomplished author of several volumes that includes the first book published in English on kendo in 1964.
All of this presents R.A. Lidstone, known as Charles to his friends, not only as a father figure of British kendo, but undoubtedly as "An Inimitable Swordsman" of the 20th century and a "Man of Many Parts".
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Paul Budden was born in 1949 in Cheltenham England.
When not involved with kendo he continues to assist in running an established international exhibition company.
Having graduated in kendo to Kyoshi 7-dan, his involvement has increased over some 40 years both as the founder and Kancho of Kodokan Kendo UK (since 1980), where both adults and junior practitioners attend regular practice sessions, and also as President and Technical Director for the Maltese Kendo Federation.
As an international coach he now divides his time between the U.K., Malta and throughout Europe (including Eastern Europe), running courses, assisting with seminars including charity events and international competitions.
He is also the author of Looking at a Far Mountain: A Study of Kendo Kata; Devil's Gloves and the One Cut - An introduction to Ono-ha Itto Ryu Kata; Three Ages of British Kendo written for the Japan Society, London in Biographical Portraits volume IX and A Truly British Samurai: The Exceptional Charles Boxer (1904-2000). The Oshu Kendo Renmei. A History of British and European Kendo (1885-1974). A Man of Many Parts- Portrait of an Inimitable Swordsman - Ronald Alexander Lidstone (1895 - 1969).
He was a member of the British team that won bronze in 1987 at the European Kendo Championships in Malmo and has visited Japan on numerous occasions for study and practice in a continuing quest for knowledge and improvement-'The ultimate is unattainable but the journey is educational and enjoyable.'
He was also the Official Speaker at the European Kendo Championships for the European Kendo Federation and was Co-Organising Director of the 12th World Kendo Championships in Glasgow, 2003, for the British Kendo Association.
Paul believes very strongly in maintaining the traditional interpretation of kendo and is dedicated to the classical practice of koryu and the philosophy that kendo personifies.
