‘Budo’ is a Japanese term which may be interpreted as “The way of governance.”A precept of the Japanese culture of governance is ‘Bun Bu Ryo Doh;’ “Pen and sword – both ways.” This is an admonition recommending the pursuit of a balanced integrity of reason and force, governed by empathy and manifest in conscience. The author’s life has been a reflection of this precept in study, training, and practice. Bun Bu Roku reflects the emotional context in which these pursuits have proceeded across that life. ‘Ichiya,’ meaning “All night,” is the pen name of Karasuma Kantaro, author of Igensho The Book of Dignity General Principles of Martial Art.