There are many resources available for information on classical Japanese martial arts, with popular and scholarly sources in English readily accessible. This Recommended Reading List is updated from time to time as more work is published. Online Resources Check out Kogen Budo for writings by Ellis and others on classical martial traditions. Koryu.com gives a good general sense of the modern practice of classical Japanese martial disciplines. This article at Budo Japan this one by Dr. Karl Friday. Dr. Friday has various writings online and in print addressing and re-assessing Japanese warrior culture in light of ongoing scholarly research. Everything he writes has relevance and informs how we approach practice. This old thread on E-Budo giving an idea of our approach, including thoughts by Chris and Ellis Amdur: Popular Sources on Classical Martial Arts Good reading for a general introduction to the study of classi...
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