Dave Lowry

AUTUMN LIGHTNING (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781570621154

Dave Lowry juxtaposes his singular experience as an adept student of "kenjutsu" (the art of swordsmanship) under a Japanese teacher in St. Louis with a riveting account of the samurai tradition in Japan. Intertwining tales of the masters with reflections on his own apprenticeship in the samurai's arts...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:192

USD $18.49

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Clouds in the West (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781592285907

Today, thanks to novels and movies such as The Last Samurai and Shogun, as well as "MacDojos" in every strip mall, we've been heavily exposed to the martial culture of Japan. As Westerners have become taken with budo...more details
Format:Hardback  

USD $32.15

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In The Dojo (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9780834805729

Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space)...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:207

USD $21.41

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Moving Toward Stillness (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9780804831604

A unique perspective of traditional Asian martial arts from the modern Western lifestyle of a highly regarded martial arts journalist....more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:200

USD $19.46

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Persimmon Wind (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9780804831420

In 1968, Dave Lowry set out on an unusual apprenticeship: He was introduce to the techniques of the Shinkage-ryu, one of Japan's oldest schools of classical swordsmanship. Persimmon Wind is a vivid account of the journey of a martial artist...more details
Format:Paperback  

USD $29.22

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Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781570621123

This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts--from archery to flower arranging--is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts. Forty-two examples of Lowry's calligraphy...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:144

USD $19.27

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The Connoisseur's Guide to Sushi: Everything You Need to Know about Sushi Varieties and Accompaniments, Etiquette and Dining Tips, and More (Easyread

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781458764140

Sushi restaurants have become more popular than ever, with new locations popping up every day in big cities and small towns all across the country. Though Westerners are quickly learning to appreciate the unique flavors and textures of sushi...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:520

USD $39.99

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The Connoisseur's Guide to Sushi: Everything You Need to Know about Sushi Varieties and Accompaniments, Etiquette and Dining Tips, and More (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781558323070

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Format:Paperback  Pages:297

USD $19.46

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The Essence of Budo: A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781590308462

The study of budo, or Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward achieving perfect balance in body, mind, and spirit. Here...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:182

USD $18.19

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The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9781590306475

Karate is not just a sport or a hobby--it's a lifetime study toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, one of the best-known writers on the Japanese martial arts...more details
Format:Paperback / softback  Pages:183

USD $26.29

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Traditions (Book)

Dave Lowry

ISBN:9780804834322

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:174

USD $19.46

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Jo: Art Japanese Short Staff (Book)

Lowry Dave

ISBN:9780897501163

This book teaches the art of the jo, the simple short staff that defeated the great swordsman Musashi. Topics include history, fundamentals, combinations...more details
Format:Paperback  Pages:192

USD $22.39

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