Martial Arts Training in Japan

By: David Jones

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Synopsis: Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners is the first book of its kind. Part travel guide, part survey of the many martial arts styles practiced in Japan, and part introduction to the basics of Japanese etiquette in and out of the dojo, this book is an excellent introduction to the ways of the martial arts and the philosophy that energizes martial arts practice even today. With information ranging from the mundane but crucial-such as how to go about testing for rank in a Japanese dojo-to a discussion of the four philosophical worlds of budo, David Jones has provided an essential reference.Martial Arts Training in Japan includes contact information and advice for training in Japan in the traditions of:AIKIDO: THE WAY OF HARMONYIAIDO: THE WAY OF DRAWING THE SWORDJODO: THE WAY OF THE STAFFJUDO: THE GENTLE WAYKARATEDO: THE WAY OF THE EMPTY HANDKENDO: THE WAY OF THE SWORDKYUDO: THE WAY OF THE BOWNAGINATADO: THE WAY OF THE HALBERDNINJUTSU: THE ART OF STEALTH