Martial Arts and Culture
Inner Dharma is a writing project maintained by Mark Raugas that is concerned with traditional martial arts and culture. I want to thank all of its readers who provided their feedback and encouragement over the last twenty years.
Writing Projects
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☰ Heigaku [兵学]Writing on koryū — especially Shinkage-ryū and Kashima-area traditions.
☰ Shugendō [修験道]Mountain Shugendō and Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Their influence on classical martial traditions.
☰ The Kōbusho [講武所]The late-Tokugawa shogunal martial academy (1856–1867) with biographical sketches of its kenshi, the school...
☰ Kin-gendai [近現代]Post-Tokugawa martial studies. Changing social mores, nationalist politics. Competitive, sportive and mode...
For a chronological view of all essays, visit the blog.
Contact
I continue my practice of internal martial arts in the Pacific Northwest. I may be reached via email at .
