Classical Budo Volume II : Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan (Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Series , Vol 2)

Classical Budo Volume II : Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan (Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Series , Vol 2)

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Book Description
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.

About the Author
Donn F. Draeger was a U.S. Marine Corps officer and a historian of martial arts disciplines, in which he held a variety of expert ranks and teaching licenses. He was technical director of the magazine Martial Arts International and author of many books on the fighting arts of Asia. He died in 1982.

Classical Budo Volume II: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan (Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Series , Vol 2),Donn F. Draeger,Weatherhill,0834802341,Martial Arts,Martial Arts & Self-Defense,Military - General,Sports,Sports & Recreation,Oriental martial arts,Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts & Self-Defense

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