Budo Secrets (eBook)

Inbudo—whichcan be translated as 'the way of brave and enlightenedactivity'—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level ofskill. BudoSecretscontains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate,Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings arenot just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life morecourageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, andwith a deeper understanding of others.
JohnStevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachingsthat include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals andtransmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budophilosophy,and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of themartial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brushand ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughoutwith explanation and commentary.

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In budo—which can be translated as "e;the way of brave and enlightened activity"e;—martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and instructive, these writings are not just for martial artists—they're for anyone who wants to live life more courageously, with a greater sense of personal confidence and self-control, and with a deeper understanding of others. John Stevens has gathered an eclectic and historically rich collection of teachings that include principles and practice guidelines from training manuals and transmission scrolls, excerpts of texts on budo philosophy, and instructional tales gathered from a number of sources. Since many of the martial arts masters were also fine painters and calligraphers and used brush and ink as a teaching medium, Stevens has included their artwork throughout with explanation and commentary.