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Overview"Sojutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes the application of the yari, a spear variant indigenous to Japan. Sojutsu is composed of the components ""so,"" which means weapon, and ""jutsu,"" which means art or technique. Sojutsu originated in feudal Japan, a time when spears were indispensable weapons for on-foot and mounted samurai. Sojutsu practitioners engage in rigorous training to master a multitude of yari-based techniques, such as blocks, thrusts, slashes, and defensive maneuvers. In a controlled environment, these techniques are frequently practiced with companions in order to hone abilities and precision. Sojutsu additionally comprises tactics for engaging adversaries equipped with diverse weaponry or in various combat situations. Sojutsu, like many other traditional Japanese martial arts, emphasizes self-control, concentration, and reverence for the weapon and the opponent. It is frequently incorporated into a more extensive academic program at dojos or institutions that instruct diverse martial arts fields, including kenjutsu (the art of swordsmanship) and jujutsu (unarmed combat). Although sojutsu is not as widely practiced as judo or karate, it continues to attract devoted practitioners from around the world who study and safeguard its traditions and techniques." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Qi�ng ZǏm�Publisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.082kg ISBN: 9798322488514Pages: 76 Publication Date: 10 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |