Budopedia is an open platform for sharing knowledge about martial arts. Users can publish articles and contribute to a knowledge base.
Why Budopedia Exists
Many valuable martial arts insights, experiences, and research are quickly lost in fast-moving social media platforms. This makes structured and lasting access to martial arts knowledge increasingly difficult.
Purpose
Budopedia exists to preserve, organize, and structure martial arts knowledge from different traditions, styles, and lineages. The platform supports both historical study and practical understanding through clear and accessible documentation.
What You Can Do
Users can create an account, publish articles, and contribute to the knowledge base. Content may include historical research, training methods, technical analysis, and documented sources from various martial arts traditions.
Content Approach
Budopedia focuses on clear and useful information. Users are encouraged to base content on documented sources when possible. Personal opinions should be presented clearly as opinions.
Contributors
The platform is open to practitioners, researchers, and beginners. Users are expected to contribute in a respectful and constructive way.
Independence
Budopedia is an independent project. It is not tied to any single style, organization, or instructor.
Responsibility
Users are responsible for the content they publish. Martial arts training involves risk, and all information is used at the user’s own responsibility.
Content Structure
Budopedia is divided into two main content areas: WP Posts (Articles) and the Knowledge Base (Wiki).
WP Posts (Articles)
WP Posts are used for personal content, analysis, and discussion. This section includes:
- Opinions and interpretations
- Training insights and personal experience
- Comparative analysis
- Discussion of techniques, styles, or methods
- Educational articles with a subjective angle
WP Posts may include personal interpretation, analysis, and individual perspectives.
Knowledge Base (Wiki)
The Knowledge Base is used for factual and structured information about martial arts. This section includes:
- Definitions and explanations
- Historical facts
- Descriptions of techniques, kata, and systems
- Background information about people, styles, and traditions
Wiki content should be neutral, fact-based, and supported by reliable information where possible. Personal opinions should not be presented as factual wiki content.
Simple Rule
Factual content → Knowledge Base (Wiki)
Opinion or analysis → WP Posts
Contact
For questions or feedback, contact: budopedia.contact@gmail.com