Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Developmnet of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts
Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Developmnet of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts
Author(s): Krzysztof JankowiakSubject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: martial arts;culture;Budo;Asia;Japan;Far East; combat systems;
Summary/Abstract: Japan belongs to those countries tha arouse more attention in other parts of the world. Despite the fascinations that inspires rich culture of Japan and being its essential part, the possessions in the field of martial arts Budo, this country has not yet been thoroughly understood by the people of the West. Japanese "martial arts" ;aymen associated with monolithic, but it does not constitute solid system. All their values are based on man's relation to nature. High impact on them also have ancient concepts developed of its history. The very conecpt of "martial arts" until recently, it was not precisely defined.
Journal: Security Dimensions. International and National Studies
- Issue Year: 2013
- Issue No: 09
- Page Range: 74-99
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English