In the Dojo - by Dave Lowry (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Lively, detailed essays explaining the meaning behind the apparatus, traditions, and etiquette particular to the Japanese martial arts--by an American sword master</b> <p/> Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo. <p/> In this collection of lively, detailed essays, Dave Lowry, one of the most well-known and respected swordsmen in the United States, illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in Japanese martial arts, including <p/> - the dojo space itself<br> - the teacher-student relationship<br> - the act of bowing<br> - what to expect--and what will be expected of you--when you visit a dojo<br> - the training weapons<br> - the <i>hakama</i> (ceremonial skirt) and <i>dogi</i> (practice uniform)<br> - the Shinto shrine <p/> Authoritative, insightful, and packed with fascinating stories from his own experience, <i>In the Dojo</i> provides a wealth of information that beginning students will pore over and advanced students will treasure.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Dave Lowry is an accomplished martial artist, calligrapher, and writer. He is the restaurant critic for <i>St. Louis Magazine</i> and writes regularly for a number of magazines on a wide variety of subjects, many of them related to Japan and the Japanese martial arts. He is the author of numerous books including <i>Autumn Lightning: The Education of an American Samurai</i>, <i>Sword & Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts</i>, <i>Clouds in the West: Lessons from the Martial Arts of Japan</i>, and <i>The Connoisseur's Guide to Sushi</i>.</p>
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