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Alexander C Bennett

    Alex Bennett est un universitaire profondément immergé dans l'étude et la popularisation de la culture martiale japonaise. Son travail explore les contextes historiques, les fondements sociaux et les principes philosophiques qui façonnent les arts martiaux japonais. L'approche de Bennett se caractérise par un mélange de rigueur académique et d'engagement passionné, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective éclairée sur les traditions Budo. Ses publications servent de guides complets et d'analyses perspicaces du monde du combat samouraï.

    An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts
    Bushido Explained
    • Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as PhDs in Japanese literature and history. An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts is Bennett's personal guide for fellow martial artists and seekers who wish to undertake their own personal quest to study or practice a martial art in Japan. In this book, Bennett outlines the history of the Japanese warrior from early times until the present. Then, as only someone steeped in this world can, he surveys the contemporary martial arts scene and provides essential tips on how to find a teacher and a dojo and how to navigate and survive the difficult martial arts world in Japan today. --

      An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts