Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions

by Ellis Amdur

Koryu, literally, 'old flow from the past, ' refers to Japanese martial traditions that predate the sweeping cultural changes that followed the Meiji Restoration of 1868. They generally have a very different character and tone from modern martial arts, such as kendo, judo or aikido which followed. More than the study of antique weapons, self-defense or a form of athletics, these martial traditions are a cultural legacy and a window to another...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193743916X
• ISBN13: 9781937439163
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Freelance Academy Press
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"