The Essence of Budo
A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways
$36.82
- 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 master
The 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, aik…
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: | 13mm x 140mm x 216mm |
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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
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
- The Connoisseur’s Guide to Sushi
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