Koryu Bujutsu
Author: Diane Skoss
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781890536046
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Diane Skoss
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781890536046
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: 柳生宗矩
Publisher: Kodansha International
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9784770029553
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is reflected in his central idea of the life-giving sword' - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's'
Author: Shiro Omiya
Publisher: Kodansha International
Published: 1999-02
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9784770023278
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This work introduces the techniques of a little-known ancient art. Like otherartial arts, Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu relies not on a practitioner's physicalize or strength, but on turning the force used by an opponent against him.iki Jujitsu Daitoryu originated in the 12th century.
Author: Fumon Tanaka
Publisher: Kodansha International
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9784770028983
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Author: Ellis Amdur
Publisher: Freelance Academy Press
Published: 2014-12-31
Total Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 193743947X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Koryu, literally, 'old flow from the past,' refers to Japanese martial traditions that predate the sweeping cultural changes that followed the Meiji Restoration of 1868. They generally have a very different character and tone from modern martial arts, such as kendo, judo or aikido which followed. More than the study of antique weapons, self-defense or a form of athletics, these martial traditions are a cultural legacy and a window to another time and place. In the first edition of Old School, Ellis Amdur, a renowned martial arts researcher, and himself an instructor in two different surviving koryu, gave readers a rare glimpse into feudal Japanese warrior arts, both as they were in the past and as they live on today. Nearly a decade later, he returns to the subject in this new, greatly expanded edition, bringing readers inside the dojos of a number ancient schools, providing details analysis of the evolution and morphology of uniquely Japanese weaponry, addressing the myth and reality of Japan's naginata-wielding warrior women, and discussing the modern relevance of the blood oaths, magical ritual and mysticism that often permeate the koryu. Finally, he looks at the challenge of preservation and transmission, especially as more and more practitioners of the koryu exist outside of Japan itself. Writing with a combination of the initiate's passion for his subject, and the scientist's rigorous search for the truth, Amdur asks critically: do the ancient traditions still meet the objectives of their founders? Are they successfully passing their ancient legacy down to the next generation? Over a third larger than the first edition and filled with new artwork and photography, Old School: Japanese Martial Traditions Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.
Author: Donn F. Draeger
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Published: 1990-10-01
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0834802341
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Donn F. Draeger
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780834803510
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This text is an analysis of modern bujutsu and budo.
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Publisher:
Published: 1997-08
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13:
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Published: 1997-09
Total Pages: 176
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Author: Don Cunningham
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2015-12-08
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13: 1462917054
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is the first jujutsu book in English that deals with the full array of small hand weapons used by the Japanese samurai and constabulary. This martial arts manual includes a history of the weapons and discussions of hibuki (concealed weapons), improvised weapons, and traditional battlefield weapons such as: kansashi (a long, pointed metal hairpin worn by men and women) kokai and kudzuka (small utility knives) shoku (fire ax) shakuhachi (a bamboo flute — a particular favorite of monks) yawara (short wooden rod) manriki-gusari (weighted chain) suntetsu (short iron bar) lessen (iron war fan). Secret Weapons of Jujutsu discusses the weapons and demonstrates their use, in a series of clear, easy to follow photographs. Also included are historical photographs, as well as reproductions of paintings and line drawings, of these weapons and their bearers.