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The goals of the budo—the martial arts and Ways of Japan—lie in refining the body and spirit. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the budo can provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists—and serve as guides to a well-lived life.In Traditions, Davy Lowry discusses unique aspects of the budo ranging from hacho, or deliberate asymmetry, to uke-waza, the art of «receiving» an attack. The spirit of ryomi, the process of self-evaluation and improvement, is illustrated through the story of Kaofujita, a master swordsman who never stopped practicing the first movement he learned. You'll also learn the importance of yuyo, the distance where an attacker must focus his strike, from the story of Jubei, whose mastery of yuyo saved him in a life-and-death encounter, and the significance of shikaku—, the dead zone, on maintaining balance in combat and in life.With its focus on traditional martial arts, and fascinating stories that illustrate key martial arts principles and philosophy,Traditions will be required reading for serious martial artists.


Great Britain. Customs and Traditions. Великобритания. Обычаи и традиции Great Britain. Customs and Traditions. Великобритания. Обычаи и традиции

Автор: И. А. Уолш

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Основное отличие книги в том, что быт, традиции и обычаи рядовых англичан показываются без какого-либо преломления, глазами самих англичан. Она знакомит не только е календарными и семейными праздниками, популярными способами проведения досуга, но и е различными торжествами, фестивалями, происходящими в разных частях Англии в течение года. Книга может быть использована в качестве пособия по страноведению для изучающих английский язык и культуру Великобритании.


Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series Traditions and Hearthside Stories of West Cornwall, Second Series

Автор: Bottrell William

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The Valleys of Tirol: Their traditions and customs and how to visit them The Valleys of Tirol: Their traditions and customs and how to visit them

Автор: Busk Rachel Harriette

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Subcultural Theory. Traditions and Concepts Subcultural Theory. Traditions and Concepts

Автор: J. Williams Patrick

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Subcultural phenomena continue to draw attention from many areas of contemporary society, including the news media, the marketing and fashion industries, concerned parents, religious, and other citizen groups, as well as academia. Research into these phenomena has spanned the humanities and social sciences, and the subcultural theories that underlie this work are similarly interdisciplinary. Subcultural Theory brings these diverse analytic issues together in a single text, offering readers a concise discussion of the major concepts and debates that have developed over more than eighty years of subcultural research, including style, stratification, resistance, identity, media and «post subcultures». The text emphasizes methods, concepts, and analysis rather than mere descriptions of individual subcultures, all the while ensuring readers will gain insight into past and present youthful subcultures, including mod, punk, hardcore, straightedge, messenger, goth, riot grrrl, hip-hop, skinhead, and extreme metal, among others. The book closes with an assessment of the subculture concept as a viable and useful sociological tool in comparison with other fields of study including social movements and fandom.


Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Cheer - 32 Stories of Christmas Humor, Memories, and Holiday Traditions Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Cheer - 32 Stories of Christmas Humor, Memories, and Holiday Traditions

Автор: Джек Кэнфилд

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