The Essence of Budo
A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways
$41.87
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
A guide to the practice, history, and etiquette of budo, the study of Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation-written by an American martial arts masterThe study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over forty years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, kenjutsu, aikido, and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781590308462 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1590308468 |
| Author: | Dave Lowry |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“One of the most attractive aspects of this book is the humor. Mr. Lowry points out the sheer necessity of self-deprecation and humor, mellowing the inevitable mistakes and failings of both students and sensei. Mr. Lowry’s debunking of myth, placement of budo where it belongs in a healthy life, and recommendations for picking a sensei are invaluable. If you or your child are contemplating Japanese martial arts training, buy this book.“—San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review
About The Author
Dave Lowry
Dave Lowry is an accomplished martial artist, calligrapher, and writer. He is the restaurant critic for St. Louis Magazine and writes regularly for a number of magazines on a wide variety of subjects, many of them related to Japan and the Japanese martial arts. He is the author of numerous books including Autumn Lightning- The Education of an American Samurai, Sword & Brush- The Spirit of the Martial Arts, Clouds in the West- Lessons from the Martial Arts of Japan, and The Connoisseur’s Guide to Sushi.
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