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Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide to the Source [Paperback]

David E. Jones (Author)
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July 1, 2001
It is a goal for many practitioners of martial arts to study with masters in Japan. But it is not so simple for a Westerner to simply show up and sign up. There are rules and customs to be followed. As a Westerner who did study in Japan, author David Jones will help guide you through the pitfalls and achieve an invaluable learning experience.

Martial Arts Training in Japan features detailed explanations in the ways of Japanese martial culture, including specific tips and caveats on how to apply for classes as well as how to get the most out of one's training. If you ever plan to study martial arts in Japan, this indispensable manual will guide you through the ins and outs of what you need to know to get the most out of your trip.


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David Jones is a professor of cultural anthropology at the University of Central Florida. In addition to his academic publishing, his articles on Japan and Japanese martial arts have been published in Black Belt and Martial Arts & Combat Sports magazine and The Journal of Asian Martial Arts. He has trained extensively in Japanese martial arts traditions while conducting academic research and teaching in Japan. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (July 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804832706
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804832700
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,211,033 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable and important guide for anyone who is seeking to study the martial arts in Japan, May 29, 2011
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The martial arts in the United States have become very popular and many of those who are training in the numerous systems often desire to train in Japan. This is a well-written highly informative text explains in detail what to expect if you decide to travel to Japan to train in a martial art.

The author is a serious student of several martial arts and covers the following material in this book: Training in Karate-Do, Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Aikido, Naginatado, Jodo, Iado, and Ninjutsu. This text also includes detail information on the Samurai, the dojo, what testing for rank involves, and four philosophical worlds of Budo.

In conclusion, this is a must book for anyone who is considering traveling to Japan to train in a martial art. This book has addresses and phone numbers of numerous martial art schools and associations in Japan to contact, depending on your specific interest.

Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Karate Combatives Official Manual--Bushi Satori Ryu)

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