In the Dojo The Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts

Lively, detailed essays explaining the meaning behind the apparatus, traditions, and etiquette particular to the Japanese martial arts-by an American sword master   Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo. In this collection of lively, detailed essays, Dave Lowry, one of the most well-known and respected swordsmen in the United States, illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in Japanese martial arts, including     the dojo space itself     the teacher-student relationship     the act of bowing     what to expect-and what will be expected of you-when you visit a dojo     the training weapons     the hakama (ceremonial skirt) and dogi (practice uniform)     the Shinto shrine Authoritative, insightful, and packed with fascinating stories from his own experience, In the Dojo provides a wealth of information that beginning students will pore over and advanced students will treasure.

ISBN:	9780834805729
Publisher:	Shambhala
Imprint:	Weatherhill
Published date:	30 Oct 2006
Language:	English
Number of pages:	207
Weight:	274g
Height:	140mm
Width:	214mm
Spine width:	22mm

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