Martial Arts & Self-Defense - General & Miscellaneous

Traditions

Name: Traditions
Author: Dave Lowry
ISBN: 9780804834322

by Dave Lowry

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Overview

The goals of the budo—the martial arts and ways of Japan—lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always theobvious ones—and are learned only throough the guidance and direction of great teachers.

The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life—and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists. This collection of essays includes discussions of:

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Synopsis

Lowry collects 53 monthly columns he has written for Black Belt Magazine over the past 16 years on traditional aspects of karate and the budo of Japanese martial arts in general. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

About the Author, Dave Lowry

"Stephen Skinner is the founder and publisher of Feng Shui for Modern Living magazine, the world's best-selling magazine on feng shui, which was available in 41 countries and published simultaneously in English and Chinese. He is the author of the first English book on feng shui in the 20th century, The Living Earth Manual of Feng Shui and can claim to have introduced feng shui to the Western world.