Sunday, December 17, 2006

Budo Mind and Body



   Nicklaus Suino has established himself as an authoritative writer about and
practitioner of the Japanese martial tradition. He writes balanced, thoughtful
works on budo, and this latest work is no exception.

Budo Mind and Body is, in fact, a modified version of his 1996 work Arts of
Strength, Arts of Serenity. The current book contains five short chapters:
Training the Body, Training the Mind, Budo Culture, Three Martial Virtues, and
Training the Spirit. In these short sections, Suino provides cogent, down to
earth analyses of the process of walking the martial path in Japan's modern
arts. Despite the breathless editorial subtitle that hints at "training
secrets," Suino does a nice job of expressing how the study of budo is a
process requiring discipline, patience, and effort. The results can be profound
and transformative, as Suino clearly believes, but his conviction that these
results are achieved through rigorous training comes as a nice corrective to
popular ideas about the martial arts and magical skill.

Excerpted from a review by John Donohue, Ph.D., Albertus Magnus College

web: www.budomindandbody.com
email: books@budomindandbody.com

Friday, December 15, 2006

Institute of Traditional Asian Martial Arts


The Institute of Traditional Asian Martial Arts - located in East Lansing, Michigan - is devoted to researching, preserving and teaching the traditional martial arts. We offer classes in various disciplines to help educate people about the history, philosophy and benefits of training in these arts. They are taught in the traditional manner, emphasizing safe practice, cultural and spiritual aspects, and mastery of material at each level.

Phone: 517.337-7500
email: dholland@itama.org
web: www.itama.org

Network Services Group, LLC


Network Services Group specializes in helping companies with their computer and network needs. From basic computer and network setups, to network security and complete e-mail solutions we can help. Take a look at NSG's web design portfolio.

Network Services Group, LLC
P.O. Box 7646
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107

Phone: 877.815.6974
Fax: 877.815.6974
email: support@nsgroupllc.com
web: www.nsgroupllc.com



Shudokan Martial Arts Association


The Shudokan Martial Arts Association (SMAA) is an international coalition of enthusiasts dedicated to promoting traditional Japanese budo and bujutsu. The SMAA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is headed by an elite group of high-ranking Japanese and Western instructors whose backgrounds encompass many decades of studying and teaching the traditional martial arts and ways of Japan.

Shudokan Martial Arts Association
P.O. Box 6022
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-6022

Phone: 734.645.6441
Fax: 801.795.4583
email: info@smaa-hq.com
web: www.smaa-hq.com

Law Office of Nicklaus Suino, PLLC


The Law Office of Nicklaus Suino, PLLC, serves a book of private business clients. We focus on a full package of services including business startups, annual compliance checkups, meticulous contract drafting, networking, marketing advice, and strategic planning, collections, and litigation.

Law Office of Nicklaus Suino, PLLC
P.O. Box 6022
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-6022

Phone: 734.645.6441
Fax: 801.795.4583
email: nick@nsgroupllc.com
web: www.suinolaw.com

Art of Japanese Swordsmanship


Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, LLC, offers world-class instruction in Japanese Swordsmanship (iaido) through classes, seminars, and online sales of books, videos, and equipment. It is run by Nicklaus Suino, North America's best-known swordsman, and author of Budo Mind and Body, Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship, and other books.

Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, LLC
P.O. Box 6022
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106-6022

Phone: 734.645.6441
Fax: 801.795.4583
email: info@artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com
web: www.artofjapaneseswordsmanship.com

Japanese Martial Arts Center

The Japanese Martial Arts Center is the "Rolls-Royce" of Ann Arbor dojos. World-class instruction, a stunning facility, and tireless dedication to the timeless principles of traditional budo help each and every one of our members achieve excellence - in technique, character, and in their relationship with the world.

Japanese Martial Arts Center
771 Airport Boulevard, Suite 1B
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108

Phone: 734.645.6441
Fax: 801.795.4583
email: info@japanesemartialartscenter.com
web: www.japanesemartialartscenter.com

Webpages that participate in the business webring Portfolio Ann Arbor:

1. Network Services Group, LLC

2. Japanese Martial Arts Center

3. Art of Japanese Swordsmanship, LLC

4. Shudokan Martial Arts Association

5. Budo Mind and Body

6. Portfolio Ann Arbor Blog

7. Invest Ann Arbor Blog

8. Budo Mind and Body Blog

9. SMAA Blog

10. Japanese Martial Arts Center Blog