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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Diane Skoss has put together another find collection of short articles which give us a list and short history of the martial arts of Japan. Which focus on the schools which teach the sword and jo.
Excellent introduction to unusual arts are still practiced today. Many I was not aware of. So let this series help you build a foundation for those of you that study Japanese martial arts; or are like me just interested in the history of asian martial arts in general.
Excellent introduction to unusual arts are still practiced today. Many I was not aware of. So let this series help you build a foundation for those of you that study Japanese martial arts; or are like me just interested in the history of asian martial arts in general.
8 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book to gain a further insight into the ancient fighting traditions of Japan. I am into the martial arts (mainly Judo and Aikido) and so have some knowledge of ancient Japanese unarmed combat but limited knowledge on the armed side of it. This book was interesting and informative and gave me the insight I sought.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
As good as it gets.
24 Oct 1999
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Well researched, well written and well edited. Skoss has done an outstanding job. Any student of traditional or classical bujutsu/budo will benefit from this excellent study of Koryu.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Very Informative Book on Traditional Japanese Material Arts
23 Mar 2008
Format:Paperback
I am currently a beginning/probational member of Shindo Muso ryu which is one of the warrior traditions of Japan discussed in two different essays in the book. I found the following articles in the book very helpful in my practice of Shindo Muso ryu: "Uchidachi and Shidachi" by Nishioka Tsuneo and "Field Guide to the Classical Japanese Martial Arts" by Meik & Diane Skoss. The first essay deals with a detail discussion of the two roles in all kata of Shindo Muso ryu the uchidachi (who is taking the role of teacher and receiving the technique) and shidachi (who is taking the role of student that is practicing the technique). The second essay has a detail field note about Shindo Muso ryu and lists many important facts about the tradition which is very helpful information to some just beginning to practice. I recommend this book greatly for anyone already training in any of the classical warrior traditions or is just doing research on the subject.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A Must For Students of Koryu!
27 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
Anyone who is a student of koryu or is interested in the classical martial arts of Japan must read this book. The stories are interesting in their history, but even more fascinating is the human aspect to these stories. Diane Skoss has done an excellent job capturing both the essence of the art and the practitioners who keep these cultural treasures alive.
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