Friday June 15, 2012
Japanese martial arts exhibition now at National Museum
Many of us in Malaysia are familiar with martial arts such as silat, taekwondo and kung fu. But how many of us know about martial arts from Japan.
The Japan Foundation together with the Department of Museums Malaysia are giving everyone a chance to gain insight into the Japanese martial art of Budo.
An exhibition of “The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts” is being held this month and July.
This exhibition offers a close-up look at various historical weapons such as bows and arrows, helmets and suits of armours.
Elegant: A golden horn feature prominently on this Budo headgear.
Through this exhibition, viewers will travel back to the history of Japanese martial arts with emphasis on battlefield combat techniques (bujutsu) to popular sports or physical exercise tempering body and spirit (budo) in contemporary Japanese society.
The exhibition is held at the National Museum’s Gallery 2 from now until July 3. Admission is free.
Budo has its origins in the traditions of Bushid – the way of the warrior.
Budo, is a time-honoured form of physical culture comprising Jud, Kend, Kyud, Sum, Karated, Aikid, Shrinji Kemp, Naginata and Jukend.
Intimid ating: The Mogamid haramaki type of armour with suji-kabuto helmet.
Practitioners study the skills while striving to unify mind, body and technique; develop character; enhance sense of morality; and to cultivate a respectful and courteous demeanour.
Practised steadfastly, these admirable traits become intrinsic to the character of the practitioner.
The Budo arts serve as a path to self-perfection.
This elevation of the human spirit will contribute to social prosperity and harmony, and ultimately, benefit the people of the world.
For details, call 03-2267 1111 (National Museum) or 03-22846228 (JFKL)
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