Kyudo

Kyudo
Author: Hideharu Onuma
Publisher: Kodansha International
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1993
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9784770017345

This guide to the spiritual and technical practice of this graceful martialrt, by 15th-generation master Hideharu Onuma, includes illustrations andare photographs.

History of Kyudo and Iaido in Early Japan

History of Kyudo and Iaido in Early Japan
Author: Jesse C. Newman
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2015-12-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 1504963598

The comic books that came out in the 1920s to get Americans to read more comprised of many action- and super heroes, such as Batman Superman, and Wonder Woman. Since 1968 Bruce Lee playing Kato and the Green Hornet, in 1973 the movie, Enter the Dragon will introduce Asian martial arts to the USA and the world. This book will show the superhuman feats of the Japanese archers psychologically and physically, and the records they achieved, in my opinion. These unsung people would be heroes today if more readers knew of these records that the Japanese have in their history. The impact of the mental and physical is so extreme that this information hopefully will garner THE WOW FACTOR!

Kyudo The Japanese Art of Archery

Kyudo The Japanese Art of Archery
Author: William Acker
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2011-06-07
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462900321

Learn the ancient art of Japanese archery or Kyudo with this illustrated guide. The Japanese Art of Archery, is deeply rooted in tradition. It not only continues to enjoy widespread popularity in Japan, but is also attracting the interest of more and more foreigners, in much the same manner as Japan's other distinctive sports, such as judo, sumo, kendo, and karate. Kyudo: The Japanese Art of Archery offers a concise description of kyudo by an ardent American enthusiast, describing the aims, the techniques, and the philosophic basis of its ceremonial aspect, which is strongly influenced by Zen philosophy. Carefully illustrated, this is a practical text, giving all of the necessary fundamentals. The author clearly describes the basic difference between American and Japanese archery. He points out the superior neatness and schematic beauty of the Oriental full draw, in which the chest is fully extended and the shoulders are thrust as far apart as possible, inasmuch as the string is drawn to a point well back, as was done in the old English archery of Roger Ascham’s time.

Illuminated Spirit

Illuminated Spirit
Author: Dan DeProspero
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1996
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781890536114

Fighting Scholars

Fighting Scholars
Author: Raúl Sánchez García
Publisher: Anthem Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2014-12-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1783083468

‘Fighting Scholars’ offers the first book-length overview of the ethnographic study of martial arts and combat sports. The book’s main claim is that such activities represent privileged grounds to access different social dimensions, such as emotion, violence, pain, gender, ethnicity and religion. In order to explore these dimensions, the concept of ‘habitus’ is presented prominently as an epistemic remedy for the academic distant gaze of the effaced academic body. The book’s most innovative features are its empirical focus and theoretical orientation. While ethnographic research is a widespread and popular approach within the social sciences, combat sports and martial arts have yet to be sufficiently interrogated from an ethnographic standpoint. The different contributions of this volume are aligned within the same project that began to crystallize in Loïc Wacquant’s ‘Body and Soul’: the construction of a ‘carnal sociology’ that constitutes an exploration of the social world ‘from’ the body.

Zen in the Art of Archery

Zen in the Art of Archery
Author: Herrigel Eugen
Publisher: Waking Lion Press
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2021-04
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781434104694

A fascinating introduction to Zen principles and learning.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1967-05
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

One Arrow, One Life

One Arrow, One Life
Author: Kenneth Kushner
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 146290064X

One Arrow, One Life is a classic treatise on kyudo, the art of traditional Japanese archery, and its relation to the ideals and practice of Zen Buddhism. With a solid introduction to the form and practice of Zen meditation, as well as a thorough description of the Eight Stages of Kyudo, One Arrow, One Life captures the subtleties of the complementary nature of thought and action, movement and stillness. Demonstrating the importance of bringing movement, posture and breathing into harmony, One Arrow, One Life interweaves Zen philosophy with daily experience and techniques, teachers, and the dojo, to give a name and face to kyudo. Beginning with its discussion of the breathing, posture, and concentration that is fundamental to both disciplines, then quickly moving on to the subtleties of advanced practice, author, Ken Kushner ties everything together into a personal testimony of the pervasiveness of Zen in everyday life. Illustrator, Jackson Morisawa's line drawings bring the art of kyudo to life. For those interested in Zen and moving meditation, kyudo practitioners of all levels, as well as students of the Way of martial arts, this volume is an indispensable guidebook.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1978-01
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

The Secret of the Target

The Secret of the Target
Author: Jackson S. Morisawa
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 142
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780415001946

Describes the zen approach to archery, discusses style, form and technique, and explains useful terms