Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways

by Dave Lowry

Book Overview

The goals of the budo--the martial arts and Ways of Japan--lie in refining the body and spirit. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the budo can provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists--and serve as guides to a well-lived life. In Traditions , Davy Lowry discusses unique aspects of the budo ranging from hacho , or deliberate asymmetry, to uke-waza , the art of "receiving" an attack. The spirit of ryomi , the process of self-evaluation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804834326
• ISBN13: 9780804834322
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

It Speaks To The Heart...

This wonderful book speaks to the very heart of any serious martial arts enthusiast. This is the kind of book that will be read and re-read over the years. A truly wonderful book!

Wonderful Reading...

I recently purchased this book that was recommended to me by my sensei in Uechi/Shohei-ryu and I have to say I thouroughly enjoyed these great essays by Dave Lowry on different aspects of traditional budo.I read the entire book in three days and at the end wanted to read more so I plan to get other books Mr. Lowry has written..I love the respect for the arts shown and talked about in this great book and it's nice to see the traditional martial arts presented in the way they deserve to be and should be presented.In short this is wonderful book full of great and honorable lessons and I would recommend it to anyone who cares about preserving and honoring traditional ways...five stars for sure.. Jeff Miller Greensburg, Pa

With A Teacher's Wisdom

Dave Lowry's earnest love and respect for the martial arts shine brightly through this collection of short essays that could serve as your dojo encyclopedia. Never dull nor preachy, Sensei Lowry speaks with the wisdom of an old teacher--inspiring with every breath.

Excellent read--best yet

I have become a fan of Dave Lowry's writings over the years. This book, by far, is his best yet. Once again, he covers many aspects of the traditional ways of budo. Mr. Lowry traverses terminology and application of philosophy in and out of the dojo for the reader. Interestingly enough, the feature title of the book lends itself to its true nature-a resurgence and interest in what it means to be a budoka.Congratulations to Dave Lowry for another well written, wonderful book!