Budo Mind and Body: Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
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Book Overview
A no-nonsense guide to the mind-body training necessary for budo, the study of traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation--from a sixth-degree black belt and iaido teacher Budo is about learning more than how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and uncovering meaning in life. Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading iaido teachers in North America, gives expert advice on how to get the most from training in traditional Japanese martial arts such as iaido, kendo, aikido, judo, kyudo, and karate-do. He reveals the essential components of budo training, including how to: * determine the principles behind techniques * develop physical strength, technical strength and strength of character * discipline your mind to really focus and be in the present moment
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0834805731
ISBN13:9780834805736
Release Date:January 2007
Publisher:Weatherhill
Length:158 Pages
Weight:0.41 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.5" x 7.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Better than expected!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
The book appears,at first, to be to small to have any " serious " information. Wrong. While it is a rellativly quick and easy read, the book is packed with useful insite and information for the expert and novice matial artist. The book should be read again and again to. CONGRATULATIONS PROFESSOR!---JFM JR
Beginners Budo
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book is a must for the shelves of any traditional Budo practitioner or beginner in Budo. As a teacher of Budo myself, i have recommended this book to most of my students or the ones i feel will gain most from the book. It is an easy to read full of correlations to life and Budo. The author writes in an entertaining and informative fashion that gives you a thirst for more. The examples are memorable and it is a book that can be returned to time and time again. [...] author of powers of the sixth sense
Budo Mind and Body
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Direct and to the point. The book gives necessary insight on what to expect.
Thorough, refreshing, and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book is becoming a bible as I begin to read it for the third time. It's a way of life. I'm forever greatful to Mr. Suino for writing it.
Excellent overview of Japanese Martial Arts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
A truely excellent overview of the Japanese Martial Arts including discussion of the philosophical and historical basis common to all of them. Suino provides a general description of each of the major budo styles practiced today, with comments that will help the reader to understand which art might best suit his or her needs. He also makes it clear that serious practice is very different from what is offered by most strip mall Karate/Taekwondo/Jujitsu/Ninja schools, and stresses the importance of taking the time to seek out good instructors and their programs. A must read for the serious martial artist and anyone contemplating studying the budo.
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