The Essence of Budo The Secret Teachings of the Grandmaster

by Hatsumi, Masaaki

• ISBN13: 9784770031075
• ISBN10: 4770031076
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-07-01
• Publisher: Kodansha USA

Summary

Budo transcends simple combat techniques to ultimately attain a world of peace. Budo includes an array of martial arts developed in Japan, among them Aikido, Judo, Karatedo, Kyudo, and Kendo. In this book, grandmaster Hatsumi explores the essence of Budo, and demonstrates a range of important techniques relating to this essence. The author also reveals secret techniques And The hidden principles of the martial arts, and elucidates the words of his master, Toshitsugu Takamatsu, On Budo and life. Including some three hundred beautiful pictures depicting the author demonstrating his techniques, and around one hundred pictures of rare works of calligraphy, illustrations, and hidden documents on the martial arts and their role in Japanese culture, this book will be relevant and insightful to practitioners of all martial traditions including Judo, Aikido, Karatedo, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Jujutsu, Iaijutsu, and other various fighting sports.

Author Biography

After progressing through various martial arts, Masaaki Hatsumi became the 34th Grandmaster of Togakure-ryû Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Hatsumi has taught thousands of students and instructed law enforcement agencies all over the world, receiving numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He is also the author of numerous books and DVDs on ninjutsu and budo.