The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)

Winner of the Norbert Elias Book Prize 2020 This is the first long-term analysis of the development of Japanese martial arts, connecting ancient martial traditions with the martial arts practised today. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts captures the complexity of the emergence and development of martial traditions within the broader Japanese Civilising Process. The book traces the structured process in which warriors practices became systematised and expanded to the Japanese population and the world. Using the theoretical framework of Norbert Eliass process-sociology and drawing on rich empirical data, the book also compares the development of combat practices in Japan, England, France and Germany, making a new contribution to our understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of state formation. Throughout this analysis light is shed onto a gender blind spot, taking into account the neglected role of women in martial arts. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts is important reading for students of Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Sport, Sociology of Physical Activity, Historical Development of Sport in Society, Asian Studies, Sociology and Philosophy of Sport, and Sports History and Culture. It is also a fascinating resource for scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in the historical and socio-cultural aspects of combat sport and martial arts. This Is The First Long-term Analysis Of The Development Of Japanese Martial Arts, Connecting Ancient Martial Traditions With The Martial Arts Practised Today. The Historical Sociology Of Japanese Martial Arts Captures The Complexity Of The Emergence And Development Of Martial Traditions Within The Broader Japanese Civilising Process. The Book Traces The Structured Process In Which Warriors' Practices Became Systematised And Expanded To The Japanese Population And The World. Using The Theoretical Framework Of Norbert Elias's Process-sociology And Drawing On Rich Empirical Data, The Book Also Compares The Development Of Combat Practices In Japan, England, France And Germany, Making A New Contribution To Our Understanding Of The Socio-cultural Dynamics Of State Formation. Throughout This Analysis Light Is Shed Onto A Gender Blind Spot, Taking Into Account The Neglected Role Of Women In Martial Arts. The Historical Sociology Of Japanese Martial Arts Is Important Reading For Students Of Socio-cultural Perspectives In Sport, Sociology Of Physical Activity, Historical Development Of Sport In Society, Asian Studies, Sociology And Philosophy Of Sport, And Sports History And Culture. It Is Also A Fascinating Resource For Scholars, Researchers And Practitioners Interested In The Historical And Socio-cultural Aspects Of Combat Sport And Martial Arts-- Archery And Sumō As First Traces Of Martial Arts -- The Emergence Of Composite Martial Ryū During The Two Courts And The Warring States Periods -- Excursus : The Origins Of Martial Ryū -- The Stabilization Of Martial Ryū During Early Tokugawa -- The Transformation And Diffusion Of Martial Arts During Mid And Late Tokugawa -- The Identification Of Martial Arts With The Japanese We-identity During Meiji -- Taishō Democracy As A Transition Phase In The Development Of Martial Arts -- The Militarisation Of The Japanese Population Through Martial Arts In Early Shōwa -- Excursus : The Birth Of Modern Martial Artists -- Reformulation, Expansion And Hybridisation Of Japanese Martial Arts. Raúl Sánchez García. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "This is the first long-term analysis of the development of Japanese martial arts, connecting ancient martial traditions with the martial arts practised today. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts captures the complexity of the emergence and development of martial traditions within the broader Japanese Civilising Process. The book traces the structured process in which warriors' practices became systematised and expanded to the Japanese population and the world. Using the theoretical framework of Norbert Elias's process-sociology and drawing on rich empirical data, the book also compares the development of combat practices in Japan, England, France and Germany, making a new contribution to our understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of state formation. Throughout this analysis light is shed onto a gender blind spot, taking into account the neglected role of women in martial arts. The Historical Sociology of Japanese Martial Arts is important reading for students of Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Sport, Sociology of Physical Activity, Historical Development of Sport in Society, Asian Studies, Sociology and Philosophy of Sport, and Sports History and Culture. It is also a fascinating resource for scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in the historical and socio-cultural aspects of combat sport and martial arts"-- Provided by publisher Cover Title Copyright Dedication Contents List of figures Acknowledgements 1 Introduction PART I Warriors 2 Archery and sumō as first traces of martial arts 3 The emergence of composite martial ryū during the Two Courts and the Warring States periods 4 Excursus: the origins of martial ryū PART II Retainers 5 The stabilisation of martial ryū during early Tokugawa 6 The transformation and diffusion of martial arts during mid and late Tokugawa PART III Martial artists 7 The identification of martial arts with the Japanese we-identity during Meiji 8 Taishō democracy as a transition phase in the development of martial arts 9 The militarisation of the Japanese population through martial arts in early Shōwa 10 Excursus: the birth of modern martial artists 11 Reformulation, expansion, and hybridisation of Japanese martial arts 12 Epilogue Index The first long-term historical-sociological analysis of the development of Japanese martial arts. It uses the theoretical framework of figurational sociology and rich empirical data to make a new contribution to our understanding of the socio-cultural dynamics of state formation, all while considering the neglected role of women in martial arts.