Martial Arts
Originally known as the "Path of the Bow and the Horse," the Japanese martial arts later became part of "Bushido" -- the warrior arts. Now practiced as sports, the Japanese martial arts are about much more than just fighting -- they often teach spirituality, ethics and self-control. Whether you plan on earning a black belt or not, a little knowledge of these "paths" will take you a long way toward understanding Japanese culture.
- Aikido
Kyudo (Archery)
- Judo
- Jujitsu
- Karate
- Kendo
- Ninjutsu
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Autumn Lightning: The Education of an American Samurai by Dave Lowry, Daniel Furuya Paperback
179 pages
Blending autobiography and history, Lowry offers a portrait of the medieval Japanese samurai tradition and its survival in modern America.
Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts by Tri Thong Dang Paperback
164 pages
Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe Paperback
137 pages
This classic introduction to the chivalric code of honor of the samurai was originally published in 1905.
Kodo Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist by Kensho Furuya Paperback
224 pages
Forty-one articles from Martial Arts Training magazine.150 illustrations, 40 photos. The author is a 6th dan in aikido and 6th dan kyoshi master instructor in iaido.
Legacies of the Sword: The Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai Martial Culture by Karl F. Friday, Fumitake Seki Paperback
248 pages
Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think by Forrest E. Morgan Paperback
Martial Arts of Japan by Dave Lowry Hardcover
224 pages
A look at the essence of traditional Asian martial arts--and how it has been adapted, misunderstood, sometimes perverted, and sometimes enhanced in the West.
Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide to the Source by David E. Jones Paperback
196 pages
Explanations of Japanese martial culture, including specific tips and caveats on how to apply for classes, for folks planning to study martial arts in Japan.
Moving Toward Stillness by Dave Lowry Paperback
185 pages
A collection of magazine articles from Black Belt magazine.
Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts by Dave Lowry Paperback
119 pages
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