Author : Morihei Ueshiba
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 30,31 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Aikido
ISBN : 9784770020703
Budo Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Ueshiba is a Kodansha International publication.
Author : Kenji Tokitsu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 10,6 MB
Release : 2012-02-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1590309499
Budo, the way of the martial arts, is at heart a path of spiritual cultivation and self-realization whose aim is to develop a strategic mind that makes combat unnecessary. Kenji Tokitsu explains the philosophy of karate as budo and looks deeply at the key concepts that are essential for developing the budo mind in karate practice. These concepts are: • distance and timing, • rhythm, anticipation, and intuition, • and the cultivation of explosive but focused energy. These concepts are difficult to teach, but mastering them is the ultimate goal of any true martial artist. Tokitsu expertly guides the reader through these elusive ideas with clarity and a practical view.
Author : Dave Lowry
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,46 MB
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 083482213X
A guide to the practice, history, and etiquette of budo, the study of Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation—written by an American martial arts master The study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over forty years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, kenjutsu, aikido, and iaido as their training develops. He examines such questions as: • What is the relationship between the student and teacher, and what should one expect from the other? • What does rank really mean? • How do you correctly and sensitively practice with someone less experienced than you? • What does practice look like as one ages? • Why do budo arts put such an emphasis on etiquette? • And many others Lowry also gives practical advice for beginning and advanced students on improving structural integrity in posture and movement, focusing under stress, stances and preparatory actions before engaging with an opponent, and recognizing a good teacher from a bad one.
Author : Donn F. Draeger
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 44,5 MB
Release : 1990-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0834802341
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.
Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,13 MB
Release : 2002-11-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1570629153
In budo—which can be translated as "the way of brave and enlightened activity"—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.
Author : Cameron Quinn
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2021-01-05
Category :
ISBN : 9780648520801
Philosophical foundations of martial arts training, specifically Kyokushin karate, and Biography of Mas Oyama, founder. Second printing, edited. March 2021
Author : Roald Knutsen
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 28,21 MB
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9004213910
In an environment where Budo has lost much of its original spirit in the inevitable process of changing attitudes towards sport, Roald Knutsen reappraises and reaffirms the profound and intrinsic importance of the underlying warrior culture and its real legacy. Technical knowledge rests entirely in the dojo; this book is intended to show those interested something of the roots that underpin the true Bujutsu and Budo, and to throw some light on the other complex influences from the past that have enriched so many of the surviving traditions. A number of these roots are purely warrior-based in nature, others are intellectual or even esoteric. If a student is only searching for technique, then this book will be of limited value. But for those inclined to look below the surface, there is much to commend it. Indeed, it will be widely welcomed by more serious Budo practitioners, as well as interested observers, who are looking for a return to 'first principles', concerned more about substance than style, and thereby gain valuable insight into the mind-set of Japan's unique warrior culture.
Author : Trevor leggett
Publisher : TLAYT
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 13,41 MB
Release : 2022-09-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1911467182
This book comprises eighteen essays which appeared in the monthly Budo magazine. They are written with simplicity and humour, but with an underlying discipline and authority derived from a lifetime of spiritual and martial arts training in Adhyatma Yoga, Judo and Zen. Trevor Leggett addresses matters including sportsmanship, achieving freedom of mind, training the inner self, developing an inner calm, and the four keys to learning – instruction, observation inference and personal experience. He looks at the cultivation of these Budo qualities and suggests ways in which the lessons learned can be applied to daily life as well as to the practice of the martial arts.
Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 2022-12-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0834844605
Explore this stunning collection of spiritual calligraphy by Japan’s greatest martial arts masters—with commentary from Zen art authority and aikido master John Stevens. Beginning with the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, nearly all of the great martial arts masters left a legacy of calligraphy and painting. Their artwork—Zenga and Zensho (“Zen pictures” and “Zen calligraphy”)—was not only an extension of their Zen practice but also reflected their deep spiritual commitment to the budo ethos, the perfection of self through martial arts training. This book presents a concise history of this tradition, with works from such samurai as Musashi, Takuan, Yagyu, Motusgai, Rengetsu, Tesshu Deishu, Kano, Morihei, and others. Aikido master John Stevens is an expert on Zen and budo art, and he provides a fascinating introduction to the tradition and biographical details on each of the warrior artists, and brief, illuminating commentary on each piece.
Author : Cayetano Sanchez
Publisher : Cuervo
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 23,2 MB
Release :
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
A western and rational look over the japanese concepts related with Budo
