Classical Budo
The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan
$37.92
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2013
Summary
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 firs…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780834802346 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0834802341 |
| Author: | Donn F. Draeger |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Weatherhill Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2013 |
| Weight: | 287g |
| Dimensions: | 7mm x 180mm x 254mm |
| Series: | Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Series: Vol. |
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Donn F. Draeger
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.
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