Koryu Bujutsu-Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan

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Gain deeper insight into your martial arts training by learning abut the ancient Japanese warrior ways. This book is your guide to their martial traditions, the koryu bujutsu-ancestors of the modern Japanese martial arts.

Contents

Foreword-Major George H. Bristol
Preface-Diane

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Introduction: Keiko Shokon-Diane Skoss
The Koryu Bujutsu Experience-Hunter B. Armstrong
The meaning of Martial Arts Training: A Conversation with Sawada Hanae-Meik Skoss
Field Guide to the Classical Japanese Martial Arts-Diane Skoss
Marishiten: Buddhist Influences on combative Behavior-David A. Hall
Tenjin Shinyo-ryu Jujutsu-Meik Skoss
Kato Takashi: Reflections of the Tatsumi-ryu Headmaster-Liam Keeley
Koryu Meets the West-Ellis Amdur
Glossary
Index

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