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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 355.1095 EAN: 9780834802346 ISBN: 0834802341 Label: Weatherhill Manufacturer: Weatherhill Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 2007-12-18 Publisher: Weatherhill Release Date: 2007-12-18 Studio: Weatherhill
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Editorial Reviews: Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. The author details the history, philosophy, and methods of a variety of these "martial ways," some using weapons and some weaponless, and reveals how they evolved from their combative roots. The book includes fascinating artwork from classical sources, and archival photographs of modern budo masters in action.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. Comment: MENS SANA IN CORPORE SANO, the romans used to say. So your body is strong thanks to your martial arts trainning? Good! Now it's time to improve your mind. Get it, read it, learn from it. Remember: knowledge is power. More Reviews