Classical Bujutsu: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan

Draeger's work still is probably the single best source for information on the ancient Koryu of Japan. Despite its age now, the fact it has not been bettered is testament enough. The man himself did not just write these books from afar, he went to Japan and actually experienced first hand. Training under the likes of Otake-sensei in Katori Shinto-ryu. I would highly recommend this book, and at least the second volume (classical budo) to any aspiring martial artist

Any work by Donn F Draeger on Japanese Budo/Bujitsu is worth the cover price. This is quite a slim volume in paperback and definately not a martial arts guide. A thesis that contextualises the historical and psychological background of Bujitsu it works best with the two other volumes in this trilogy-One on current martial disiplines and the other on the method and considerations of classical martial training.Worth a go for the very interested -buy the other two as well.

the history without the fables - Donn F. Draeger is a must for all practitioners of the Japanese Martial Arts

Draeger is a must in your library if you are interested in Budo/Bujutsu/Martial Arts. Can't say more than that.

Livrés rapidement en bon état. Classical Budo, Classical Bujutsu & Budo sont des classiques pour un survol rapide de l'histoire du japon et aussi pour essayer de saisir l'esprit de la culture nippone en général.