Gendai budō Gendai budō , literal meaning "modern budo", or , literally meaning "new budo" are both terms referring to modern Japanese martial arts, which were established after the Meiji Restoration (1866–1869). Koryū are the opposite of these terms referring to ancient martial arts established before the Meiji Restoration. Any martial art created after the Meiji Restoration of 1868 is Gendai Budo. Koryu Budo are schools of budo that predate 1868. Some examples of Gendai budō are aikido, judo, karate and shorinji kempo. The Japanese art of sumo is often defined as a gendai budō. This definition is incorrect as sumo is
What a Beautiful Day What a Beautiful Day "What a Beautiful Day" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Chris Cagle. It was released in November 2002 as the lead single from his self-titled album. The song reached the Top 5 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, peaking at number 4 and also peaked at number 41 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, making it a minor crossover hit. It was written by Cagle and Monty Powell. The song is a moderate up-tempo mostly accompanied by piano and fiddle. It describes a day-by-day chronicle of a man and