Overview
In Traditions, Dave Lowry discusses unique aspects of budo ranging from hacho, or deliberate asymmetry, to uke-waza, the art of "receiving" an attack. The spirit of ryomi, the process of self-evaluation and improvement, is illustrated through the story of Kaofujita, a master swordsman who never stopped practicing the first movement he learned. You'll also learn the importance of yuyo, the distance where an attacker must focus his strike, from the story of Jubei, whose mastery of yuyo saved him in a life-and-death encounter, and the significance of shikaku, the dead zone, on maintaining balance in combat and in life.
With its focus on traditional Japanese martial arts and fascinating stories that illustrate key principles and martial arts philosophy,Traditions will be required reading for serious martial artists.
This book title, Traditions, Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts), ISBN: 9780804849012, by Dave Lowry, published by Tuttle Publishing (June 6, 2017) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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