History of Japanese Martial Arts - Softcover

Turn of the century 1900`s Japan. Many people were turning toward the western ways and progressing toward a more united front. In the midst of all this change came many great teachers of Martial arts. Aikido, Judo, Jujitsu and Karate in its many forms all started in Japan. These Arts are thriving in society today due to the rigid adherence of Japanese culture and tradition. Shihan Allen Woodman has spent nearly 40 years training in multiple forms of martial arts with 20 years training in Japan. A certified 6th degree black belt, he has devoted his life to learning the many facets that comprise traditional Japanese martial arts of Aikido, Karate, Judo, Karate and Jujitsu. Reading this book will give you a better understanding of the beginnings of all traditional Japanese martial arts from a unique perspective. Learn the foundation of the traditional arts, who started them and why. "Allen Woodman is a learned person with such a vast knowledge of the true history of the arts it would be foolish of any one not to listen to his stories" Michael Matsuda, Curator, Martial Arts History Museum

About the Author Shihan Allen Woodman has lived and trained over 20 years in Japan. A direct student with some of the greatest masters of martial arts history, he has become of the most sought after martial arts instructors around the world. A direct student of Hanshi R.Sato in the art of Shotokan earning the rank and title of Renshi 6th Dan Black Belt certified by the Japanese Ministry of Martial Arts (Butokukai) Certified 6th Dan black Belt in Aikido under Doshu M. Ueshiba in Aikido from the Hombu Dojo and ranks in various other arts such as Wado Ryu under the famous Hanshi Walter Todd, and a Yudanshya Ranking certificate under Sandai Kichu Shihan Joe Miller from the Hakko Ryu Hombu Dojo. Allen brings light to the ever changing landscape and education to those who seek out their true lineage and roots.