In the Dojo. A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts. Beginning students in Japanese martial arts learn that when they are in the dojo they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo. In this collection of essays, Dave Lowry illuminates the history and meaning behind the rituals, training costumes, objects, and relationships that have such profound significance in Japanese martial arts. Nel Dojo is currently available only in italian version.

Nel Dojo is published in Italy by Ponchiroli Editori.
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