Donn F. Draeger

1922–1982 (age 60)

Biography

Donn F. Draeger, born in 1922, became a scholar of martial arts whose service in the armed forces and travels throughout Asia deepened his appreciation for discipline, tradition, and the human stories behind every kata and technique.

He authored seminal works on judo and other arts, teaching Western readers to approach martial disciplines with respect, humility, and the intent to build bridges between cultures.

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