{"product_id":"koryu-bujutsu-classical-warrior-traditions-of-japan","title":"Koryu Bujutsu: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eKoryu Bujutsu is the first new book on the arts of the Japanese samurai to appear in over twenty years. Written by the foremost Western practitioner\/writers, these eight essays are based on experiences with authentic Japanese traditions and teachers gained during decades spent living, researching, and training in Japan. Together they offer a fascinating, literate, and insightful view into the classical warrior ways of feudal Japan. Compiled and edited by Diane Skoss (herself licensed in Todaha Bukoryu naginatajutsu, an ancient warrior tradition), the book also contains thirtythree photographs, bibliographical references, a Japanese glossary with kanji, and a detailed index. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Foreword by Major George H. Bristol Preface by Diane Skoss Introduction: Keiko Shokon by Diane Skoss The Koryu Bujutsu Experience by Hunter B. Armstrong The Meaning of Martial Arts Training: A Conversation with Sawada Hanae by Meik Skoss Field Guide to the Classical Japanese Martial Arts by Diane Skoss Marishiten: Buddhist Influences on Combative Behavior by David A. Hall Tenjin Shinyoryu Jujutsu by Meik Skoss Kato Takashi: Reflections of the Tatsumiryu Headmaster by Liam Keeley Koryu Meets the West by Ellis Amdur Glossary Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brand: Koryu Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47333195448565,"sku":"SONG1890536040","price":30.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/61h0Q-1n9OL_9e636f6a-38c2-465e-9f00-418d2e25c8af.jpg?v=1763908939","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/koryu-bujutsu-classical-warrior-traditions-of-japan","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}