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Keppan: The Blood Oath - Part 1
By Dave Lowry
During Japan's feudal period, before beginning his training a samurai would often be required to sign an oath of allegiance to the martial arts organization (ryu) with which he would study.
Keppan: The Blood Oath - Part 2
By Dave Lowry
While today?s martial arts student is no longer required to sign an oath of allegiance in blood to his martial arts school he still must prove himself in the same through lifelong practice.
Japanese Traditions - Entering the Dojo: What Price are You Willing to Pay?
By Dave Lowry
Today?s traditional Japanese martial arts schools (dojo) still reflect a heritage passed down from classical bujutsu (feudal era schools of military combat) as well as their modern successors, budo of our time (judo, kendo, etc.).
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