Modern Bujutsu & Budo (Volume 3, The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan)

The modern bujutsu are well-defined, highly pragmatic forms of self-defense, both armed and unarmed, that have been skillfully adapted to meet contemporary needs by experts in the classical traditions. In contrast, according to the author, the story of modern budo-and especially the sports oriented forms of kendo, judo, and karate is both one of adaptation and perversions of the classical ideals. He explodes a number of myths about modern budo, criticizing the gulf that often seperates these systems from thier traditional essence as spiritual disciplines. Another must read for those interested in classical military arts.

192 pages