FREE ANGRY WHITE PYJAMAS: A SCRAWNY OXFORD POET TAKES LESSONS FROM THE TOKYO RIOT POLICE PDF

Robert Twigger | 320 pages | 01 Apr 2000 | HarperCollins | 9780688175375 | English | none Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Adrift in Tokyo, translating obscene rap lyrics for giggling Japanese high school girls, "thirtynothing" Robert Twigger comes to a revelation about himself: He has never been fit nor brave. Guided by his roommates, Fat Frank and Chris, he sets out to cleanse his body and mind. Not knowing his fist from his elbow, the author is drawn into the world of Japanese martial arts, Adrift in Tokyo, translating obscene rap lyrics for giggling Japanese high school girls, "thirtynothing" Robert Twigger comes to a revelation about himself: He has never been fit nor brave. Not knowing his fist from his elbow, the author is drawn into the world of Japanese martial arts, joining the Tokyo Riot Police on their yearlong, brutally demanding course of budo training, where any ascetic motivation soon comes up against bloodstained "white pyjamas" and fractured collarbones. In Angry White Pyjamas, Twigger blends, the ancient with the modern--the ultratraditionalism, ritual, and violence of the dojo training academy with the shopping malls, nightclubs, and scenes of everyday Tokyo life in the s--to provide a brilliant, bizarre glimpse of life in contemporary Japan. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published March 22nd by It Books first published December 1st More Details Original Title. Other Editions 8. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Angry White Pyjamasplease sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Feb 16, Natasha Mostert rated it it was amazing. If you're at all interested in martial arts, this is a must-read. An Oxford-educated poet joins the Tokyo riot police in their brutal Aikido training. Funny, poignant,fast-paced, this non-fiction book reads like a thriller. Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award. Jun 21, Bruce rated it it was amazing Shelves: nonfiction. A truly entertaining account of one man's experience studying martial arts in Japan. Aug 23, Matthew Bowen rated it it was amazing. One of the best martial arts books I've read. Funny, compelling, would read again. Jul 18, C rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction-adult. He starts out by pointing out the profusion of power lines in Japan. On he continues with a humorous and interesting perspective of a white guy's experience living in Tokyo and taking the Riot Police course. Very enjoyable for a "fish out of water" theme book. Aug 08, Shawn Mcvay rated it it was amazing. Excellent insights and humor. I really enjoyed it. Well written and entertaining. Much to learn from Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police martial arts perspective but that's not the point. May 03, Jessica rated it really liked it. Reading other reviews I was ready for a sexist, racist drone. Far from it. I thought his cultural observations were sound and balanced. I also thought his story of a foreigner deep in the world of budo and bushido rang true, based on my own martial arts experience. I would never sign up for such a course, but I did find myself longing for the dojo while reading about his training. Perhaps to someone without that experience the writing might see overly critical or whiny, as the other reviewers ha Reading other reviews I was ready for a sexist, racist drone. Perhaps to someone without that experience the writing might see overly critical or whiny, as the other reviewers have mentioned, but to me it seemed about right. I feel like Twigger would be someone who I might understand very well if we were to ever meet. As a newer student of aikido after years of Okinawan karate, I especially appreciated the art being treated as a self defense intended to protect and to damage, if necessaryrather than a wishy-washy, overly precious philosophy. Aug 17, William Coles rated it it was amazing. Twigger is an absolutely outstanding Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police. I was given the book six years ago - and since then I've devoured every single word he's written. I could not commend his books more highly. View 1 comment. Apr 14, Robin rated it really liked it. I was recommended to read this book when I started Yoshinkan Aikido last year. Regardless of how interested in aikido you might be, this is an amusing, at times fascinating, depiction of Japanese martial arts culture from the perspective of an outsider. Robert Mustard in particula I was recommended to read this book when I started Yoshinkan Aikido last year. Robert Mustard in particular tours quite a lot and attends seminars internationally. I have read other reviewers say that the book is boring and repetitive, but I didn't think so. The characters were quite funny especially Fat Frank ; the sports angle was well done - not too much triumph over adversity, or at least it's not cheesy. I suppose as a sports book, triumph over adversity is kind of the point of this: Twigger begins the book describing how he is a soft, unfit, bookish type who wouldn't know what to do in a fight. He then begins training at Yoshinkan style Aikido with his flatmates and they quickly become hooked on it. Twigger decides to enrol on the gruelling 'senshusei' course, and much Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police the book is concerned with his struggles. The senshusei course is a one year intensive programme of ascetic aikido training taught to members of the Tokyo Riot Police who already hold black belts in, I think, kendo, Judo or karate. Foreigners train separately. After tolerating a year of daily humiliations, pain, bloody dogis and toilet cleaning, Twigger finally attains his shodan black belt. Even if you're don't care about sports or martial arts, give this a try. You could ignore the stuff about flipfalls and learn something about Japanese culture and poetry. I learned that Japanese food is apparently not very good. I like sushi though. Robert Twigger writes an entertaining story Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police his time in Japan not falling into what I would assume to be the all too easy form of technical jargon rather revealing the human side of what it takes to survive such a punishing course. It should be noted that this isn't a book aimed squarely at martial arts enthusiasts I would heartily recommend this book to anyone. It was interesting to read his physcological journey of ups and downs being absolutely honest about his fears and character flaws. A Robert Twigger writes an entertaining story of his time in Japan not falling into what I would assume to be the all too easy form of technical jargon rather revealing the human side of what it takes to survive such a punishing course. A man writing a book such as this would be so easily tempted to right himself into infamy. I myself have never been involved with martial arts nor do I have a burning enthusiasm for it. Never the less even I enjoyed this book. A testament to its broad scope. I recommend this book. Feb 19, Goran Powell rated it really liked it Shelves: martial-arts-books. A scrawny Oxford poet finds himself adrift in Tokyo and joins the formidable Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo where the Tokyo riot police learn their trade. Soon he finds himself immersed in an intensive course that teaches him about Japanese martial culture the hard way! Funny, engaging and shocking in places, Angry White Pyjamas is less about Aikido and more about Japan and its culture. It is also widely regarded as the most readable book ever written about martial arts, with real mainstream appeal. Enjoy A scrawny Oxford poet finds himself adrift in Tokyo and joins the formidable Yoshinkan Aikido Dojo where the Tokyo riot police learn their trade. Feb 15, Steven rated it it was amazing.

The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See details for additional description. I have read many negative reviews of Angry White Pyjamas. I will state here that I think these negative reviews are undeserved. He is looking for a purpose in life and realizes that he may find his purpose by taking a martial art. He decides to eventually do the Senshusei Aikido Course. Over the course of the book he relates his experiences and perspective on the boot camp style training course. The author presents the views of someone who is not seeking martial mastery but instead simply is looking for a purpose in life. He presents the course through his perspective. Many of the criticisms against this book have come from martial artists who claim that the author doesn't have true budo spirit. This is to b e expected though as he doesn't do the course to be a great martial artist. He does it to gain discipline. In many ways he seems to represent the average person who takes a martial art. He doesn't hold the style in high esteem or give the practitioners undue praise. Instead he shows what a normal person feels when subjected to extreme levels of brutality on a daily basis. The author is not particularly mean in his descriptions of the teachers or fellow students. He presents them as his experiences showed them. Indeed I feel that he really held the teachers in high esteem for the most part. Over all I think this is a good book to read. It give Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police perspective on martial arts that is rarely considered. The author shows that even those who think they don't have Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police may still have it after all. Read full review. Skip to main content. About this product. New other. Stock photo. Brand new: Lowest price The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Guided by his roommates, he set out to cleanse his body and mind. Buy It Now. Add to cart. About this product Product Information Adrift in Tokyo, translating obscene rap lyrics for giggling Japanese high school girls, "thirtynothing" Robert Twigger comes to a revelation about himself: He has never been fit nor brave. Guided by his roommates, Fat Frank and Chris, he sets out to cleanse his body and mind. Not knowing his fist from his elbow, the author is drawn into the world of Japanese martial arts, joining the Tokyo Riot Police on their yearlong, brutally demanding course of budo training, where any ascetic motivation soon comes up against bloodstained "white pyjamas" and fractured collarbones. In Angry White Pyjamas, Twigger blends, the ancient with the modern--the ultratraditionalism, ritual, and violence of the dojo training academy with the shopping malls, nightclubs, and scenes of everyday Tokyo life in the s--to provide a brilliant, bizarre glimpse of life in contemporary Japan. Adrift in Tokyo, "thirtynothing" Robert Twigger came to a revelation about himself: He had never been fit or brave. Not knowing his fist from his elbow, the author is sucked into the world of Japanese martial arts and joins the Tokyo Riot Police on their year- long, brutally Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police course of budo training, where any ascetic motivation soon comes up against blood-stained "white pyjamas" and fractured collarbones. In this entertaining book, Twigger blends the ancient with the modern--the ultratraditionalism, ritual, and violence of the "dojo" training academy with the shopping malls, nightclubs, and scenes of everyday Tokyo life in the s--to provide a brilliant, bizarre glimpse of contemporary Japan. Show More Show Less. Add to Cart. Any Condition Any Condition. See all 13 - All listings for this product. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Most relevant reviews. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Bill o'Reilly's Killing Ser. When Women Pray Hardcover T. Jakes Christian Inspirational No ratings or reviews yet. Save on Nonfiction Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. You may also like. Tokyo Paperback Books. Nora Roberts Paperback Books. Robert Jordan Paperback Books. Robert A. Heinlein Paperback Books. Robert Ludlum Paperback Books. Robert Crais Paperback Books. This item doesn't belong on this page.

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