Classical Budo

The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan

Donn F. Draeger

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Weatherhill Inc
15 February 2013

Oriental martial arts

Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or ""martial ways"" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or ""martial arts""; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. The author details the history, philosophy, and methods of a variety of these ""martial ways,"" some using weapons and some weaponless, and reveals how they evolved from their combative roots. The book includes fascinating artwork from classical sources, and archival photographs of modern budo masters in action.

By: Donn F. Draeger
Imprint: Weatherhill Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Volume: v. 2
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 180mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 287g
ISBN: 9780834802346
ISBN 10: 0834802341
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Donn F. Draeger was a U.S. Marine Corps officer and a historian of martial arts disciplines, in which he held a variety of expert ranks and teaching licenses. He was technical director of the magazine Martial Arts International and author of many books on the fighting arts of Asia. He died in 1982.

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