Traditions : essays on the Japanese martial arts and ways / Dave Lowry.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lowry, Dave.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Martial arts--Japan.

Martial arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Tuttle Pub., 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The goals of the budo-the martial arts and ways of Japan-lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones-and are learned only through 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: The spirit of ryomi... The importance of yuyo... The significance of ma...With its focus on traditional martial arts, and fascinating stories t

Contents:

Contents; 1. An Introduction; 2. The Spears of Hozoin; 3. Ryomi (Reflection); 4. A Puppy Dog's Bark; 5. The First Attack Position and Other Lessons from the Paperback Ryu; 6. I'm Sorry . . . You Okay?; 7. Kachinuki (Old-Style Tournaments); 8. Uke-Waza (The Art of Taking It); 9. Death of a Warrior; 10. The Dead Zone; 11. Counting to a Thousand; 12. Jaku (Tranquillity); 13. Kata and Boeuf Bourguignon; 14. Barefoot; 15. Asobi Ja Nai . . . (Don't Play Around); 16. Move from the Hips!; 17. Karate, the Martial Art That's Not (Part 1); 18. Karate, the Martial Art That's Not (Part 2)

19. A Working Definition of Ki20. How Much Would You Pay for All the Secrets of the Martial Arts?; 21. Now and Zen (Part 1); 22. Now and Zen (Part 2); 23. The Dojo-Visitors Not Welcome; 24. R-E-S-P-E-C-T; 25. Nitten Soji (Daily Chores); 26. A Dash of Yellow Eba; 27. Death by Appointment; 28. White Boys & Bonsai; 29. Ai-Uchi (Mutual Striking); 30. Musubi Dachi (Preparatory Stance); 31. Hacho (Deliberate Asymmetry); 32. The Strike and the Thrust; 33. The Lone Wolf; 34. Ma (Spaces); 35. Sen (Taking the Initiative); 36. Yami (Hitting the Target); 37. From Where I Sit

38. The Medium and the Message39. Budo and Bach; 40. The Kata as a Training Tool; 41. The Original Okinawan Karate Dojo; 42. Some Advice; 43. Telegraphing; 44. A Few Stories . . .; 45. Earning a Black Belt; 46. A Feudal Democracy: The Dilemma of Budo Organizations in the West; 47. Kiai; 48. Yuyo (Critical Distance); 49. Thoughts on Learning; 50. Where Do You Stand?; 51. Honto no Haikai (Proper Perspective); 52. Sempai & Kohai (Seniors & Juniors); 53. Traditions

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-87127-X

9786613713285

1-4629-0223-5

OCLC:

769927195