Explores various movements that are part of Japanese martial arts, looking at their place in Japanese society, explaining how mastering these movements can deepen the spiritual aspect of one's martial arts experience and including accounts of many masters' relationships with the katas. Original.
The dedication-to-perfection philosophy of the katas--specific sequences of movement in martial arts--is ubiquitous in Japanese society. This book explains how the katas transmit a profound ancient philosophy, not just technical movements.
Lisainfo e-raamatute kohta