Modern Bujutsu and Budo (v. 3): The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan (The martial arts & ways of Japan)
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Modern Bujitsu and Budo written by Donn Draeger with its 190 pages is one ofm the three in the series he wrote for Weatherhill back in the 1970's. Simply put if you are trying to understand Japanese martial arts and you don't have this book GET IT while it lasts. First class writing and first class publishing make this an absolute must have and must read. Review: Modern Bujutsu & Budo: By Donn Drager. - Donn Draeger (1922-1982) was a practicing martial artist and author. He wrote extensively about the martial arts of Asia, and travelled widely around the world in search of genuine martial knowledge. This the 3rd of three volumes focusing exclusively upon the Japanese arts, the series is comprised of: a) Classical Bujutsu : Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol I. b) Classical Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol II. c) Modern Bujutsu & Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol III. The paperback (1996) edition consists of 190 numbered pages and is separated into an Author's Preface, 2 sections and an Epilogue: 1) Author's Preface. 2) The Historical Background - The Emergence of Modern Japan, The Road to War. 3) The Modern Disciplines - Batto Jutsu, Kendo, Aikido, Kendo, Karate, Nippon Shorenji Kempo, etc. 4) Epilogue. This book traces the evolution of Japanese martial arts from a set of routines designed to exclusively despatch an opponent, to an art form designed to kill the ego within, and elevate the practitioner to a new level of spiritual development. This change in emphasis has been due to Japan's defeat in WWII, and its subsequent adoption of a pacifist constitution. However, taken as a whole, this series covers all Japanese arts, both old and new, as many old styles still exist today, albeit well hidden behind the modern trends. It is also important to understand that spiritual development has always served as a part of martial training in Japan, but that in the modern times, it has become particularly emphasised. A very good and reliable study of an often difficult subject. Review: A must. - Draeger is a must of you are interested in Budo/Bujutsu/Martial arts. All of his books are excellent reads.
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Modern Bujutsu & Budo: By Donn Drager.
Donn Draeger (1922-1982) was a practicing martial artist and author. He wrote extensively about the martial arts of Asia, and travelled widely around the world in search of genuine martial knowledge. This the 3rd of three volumes focusing exclusively upon the Japanese arts, the series is comprised of: a) Classical Bujutsu : Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol I. b) Classical Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol II. c) Modern Bujutsu & Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan - Vol III. The paperback (1996) edition consists of 190 numbered pages and is separated into an Author's Preface, 2 sections and an Epilogue: 1) Author's Preface. 2) The Historical Background - The Emergence of Modern Japan, The Road to War. 3) The Modern Disciplines - Batto Jutsu, Kendo, Aikido, Kendo, Karate, Nippon Shorenji Kempo, etc. 4) Epilogue. This book traces the evolution of Japanese martial arts from a set of routines designed to exclusively despatch an opponent, to an art form designed to kill the ego within, and elevate the practitioner to a new level of spiritual development. This change in emphasis has been due to Japan's defeat in WWII, and its subsequent adoption of a pacifist constitution. However, taken as a whole, this series covers all Japanese arts, both old and new, as many old styles still exist today, albeit well hidden behind the modern trends. It is also important to understand that spiritual development has always served as a part of martial training in Japan, but that in the modern times, it has become particularly emphasised. A very good and reliable study of an often difficult subject.
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A must.
Draeger is a must of you are interested in Budo/Bujutsu/Martial arts. All of his books are excellent reads.
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Classical Budo, Classical Bujutsu et Modern Bujutsu & Budo
Livrés rapidement en bon état. Classical Budo, Classical Bujutsu & Budo sont des classiques pour un survol rapide de l'histoire du japon et aussi pour essayer de saisir l'esprit de la culture nippone en général.
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