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Overview"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." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Donn F. DraegerPublisher: Shambhala Publications Inc Imprint: Weatherhill Inc Edition: 2nd Revised edition Volume: v. 2 Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.287kg ISBN: 9780834802346ISBN 10: 0834802341 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 October 1990 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDonn 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |