{"product_id":"martial-arts-training-in-japan-9781462918287","title":"Martial Arts Training in Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn the techniques of Japanese martial arts along with the cultural background and philosophy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide for Westerners\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book of its kind. Part travel guide, part survey of the many martial arts styles practiced in Japan, and part introduction to the basics of Japanese etiquette in and out of the dojo, this martial arts book is an excellent introduction to the ways of the Japanese martial arts and the philosophy that energizes martial arts practice even today. With information ranging from the mundane but crucial—such as how to go about testing for rank in a Japanese dojo—to a discussion of the four philosophical worlds of budo, author David Jones has provided an essential reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartial Arts Training in Japan\u003c\/i\u003e includes contact information and advice for training in Japan in the traditions of:\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Aikido: The Way of Harmony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIaido: The Way of Drawing the Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jodo: The Way of the Staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Judo: The Gentle Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Karate: The Way of the Empty Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kendo: The Way of the Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kyudo: The Way of the Bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Naginatado: The Way of the Halberd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ninjutsu: The Art of Stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291846193403,"sku":"9781462918287","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_bef5fd2a-8e2e-4596-aea6-9c2a7c413769.jpg?v=1779190600","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/martial-arts-training-in-japan-9781462918287","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}