Classical Budo: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan, Vol. 2 Book by Donn Draeger

Classical Budo: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan, Vol. 2 Book by Donn DraegerDonn Draeger was one of the most famous and well respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern

Techniques designed to break down attacks from the core

emphasizing the principle of "kiri-otoshi" (technique to win from a mutual blow)

Technical lift

Naoya Uematsu VS Jin Kazeata

As a former corrections sergeant and tactical team leader

Inverted Armlock

capturing the head and pressure in order to secure an inescapable Guillotine

These are the real

and bravely calling things by their right name

Yagyū Shinkage-ryū: Yagyū Shinkage-ryū has been one of the leading schools of swordsmanship in Japan for over 450 years

The DVD titled "Instant Breaks Directly Taught by Gozo Shioda

Shunsuke Hayashi