Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Development of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts
Journal Title: Security Dimensions - Year 2013, Vol 9, Issue 9
Abstract
Japan belongs to those countries that arouse more attention in other parts of the world. Despite the fascination that inspires rich culture of Japan and being its essential part, the possessions in the feld of martial arts Budo, this country has not yet been thoroughly understood by the people of the West. Japanese "martial arts" laymen 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 in the circles of ancient cultures of Asia (Far East) in different periods of its history. The very concept of "martial arts" until recently, it was not precisely defined.<br/><br/>
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Krzysztof Jankowiak
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