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Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts (Paperback)

by Dave Lowry (Author)
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  • Paperback: 119 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc (1 Sep 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1570621128
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570621123
  • Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 15 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 283,828 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Essays explore the common principles shared by Japanese calligraphy and the martial arts, using terms from the martial arts as examples to show how calligraphy and the martial arts draw on the same elemental spirit.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insight into the meaning of martial arts-related caligraphy, 16 Aug 1996
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Lowry, an accomplished martial artist, teacher and student of Asian history, presents another terrific insight into the wonderful world of the martial arts. Each "chapter" begins with the traditional japanese caligraphy for a common martial arts term. Lowry then breaks the components of the caligraphy character(s)which gives even seasoned students of the martial arts a new perspective on both the term and their training. This is followed with commentary and insights into how this relates to the martial arts training experience. The calligraphy for "Kyu" (color-belt ranks) for example is dissected into elements that represent the "tying together of threads." Lowry then allows the reader to "discover" how this relates to martial arts training (my "discovery" was that, just as threads are woven together to make cloth, the experiences of a "lower rank" student are "woven" together to create a "black belt" rank.) I highly recommend this book to intermediate and advanced students of Japanese martial arts. Lowry's perspective allows the reader to fully understand what previously were "simple concepts" and re-evaluate the way they approach their training.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Kanji and budo, 7 Oct 2007
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Dave Lowery uses shodo in basic Kanji vocabulary to gives us insight into budo and zen. Shodo is the Way of calligraphy. The art of writting with brush and ink is a common metaphor for Zen thought.And this art was studied by the samuari, Shodo has many similarities with the way of the sword as can be seen in the essays that Lowery has for each kanji character. This book is a great evening read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, helpful and inspiring, 5 Feb 2002
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Swordsman and calligrapher Dave Lowry discusses 42 Japanese concepts. Amongst other things, he covers do (the Way), martial arts teachers, training in the martial arts, timing, ku (emptiness), tan (forging), intent, gei (the cultivation of craft), and austerity. I myself practice eskrima, which has nothing whatsoever to do with Japanese martial arts, yet I found this book directly inspiring and helpful to my own training, so I would recommend it to any martial artist regardless of art.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essence through Kanji
Though description of Kanji inseparably linked to the martial arts, Mr. Lowry has captured and portrayed it's essence. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for all martial students!
Sword and Brush was very informative and compelling. It is not meant to be read in one sitting, but to be consumed over time again and again. Read more
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