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Secrets of the Samurai

Author : Oscar Ratti
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462902545
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Samurai written by Oscar Ratti and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. The work begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy and then outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior's inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force. Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with an interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition also contains a new foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous previously unpublished illustrations by Oscar Ratti. Chapters include: The Bushi The Heimin The Centers of Martial Instruction Armed Bujutsu Unarmed Bujutsu Control and Power Strategic Principles Morality of Bujutsu

Secret of the Samurai Sword

Author : Phyllis A. Whitney
Publisher : Fawcett
ISBN 13 : 9780449703670
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Secret of the Samurai Sword written by Phyllis A. Whitney and published by Fawcett. This book was released on 1958 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Celia and her brother Stephen visit Japan, they discover a guest with a message from the past--the ghost of an ancient samurai soldier.

Soul of the Samurai

Author : Thomas Cleary
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462900313
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Soul of the Samurai written by Thomas Cleary and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-05 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido. In Soul of the Samurai, bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. The three works of Zen & Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are: The Book of the Sword by Yagyu Munenori The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom by Takuan Soho The Peerless Sword by Takuan Soho Yagyu was a renowned swordsman and chief of the Shogun's secret police, while Takuan was the Zen spiritual mentor to the Emperor. This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organizational principles that defined samurai culture—their loyalty to family, their sense of service and duty, and their political strategies for dealing with allies and enemies. These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the samurai's success—being "in the moment" and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking. In these classic works we learn that Zen mental control and meditational training were as important to the Samurai as swordsmanship and fighting skills.

日本剣法秘伝

Author : Masaaki Hatsumi
Publisher : Kodansha Amer Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9784770021984
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book 日本剣法秘伝 written by Masaaki Hatsumi and published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Japanese Sword Fighting,' world-renowned ninja grandmaster and bestselling author Hatsumi reflects on the hidden essence of this revered martial art and its role in the modern world. The author is the most famous Ninja grandmaster and the top Budo master in the world. He is the author of our current bestsellers The Way of the Ninja and Advanced Stick Fighting, as well as of the perennial bestseller Stick Fighting. In this book, the author explains the essence, truth, and wisdom of Japanese sword-fighting techniques, using the long sword, short sword and ninja sword, among

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere

Author : Adele Westbrook
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462907547
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere written by Adele Westbrook and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction provides a complete foundation in the practice of one of the most distinctive and effective Japanese martial arts. Aikido was created in Japan in the 1920's by Morihei Ueshiba, also known as Osensei. To possess the skills, techniques and attitude of the true practitioner of aikido, one must achieve a very high level of integration of the powers of mind and body, the harmonious combination of physical means and ethical motives. By controlling body position and learning how to harmonize vital physical and mental powers, anyone (regardless of size, strength or weight) can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. Written and illustrated by husband/wife team, Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere, with over 1,200 illustrations, includes many Aikido techniques in chapters such as: What is Aikido? The Foundations of Aikido The Practice of Aikido The Basic Techniques of Neutralization Advanced Practice And more!

The Way of the Warrior:

Author : Jotaro
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0806535199
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)

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Download or read book The Way of the Warrior: written by Jotaro and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious.--Sun Tzu The revered secrets of the Samurai code kishido are strictly for the strong of heart. The Way of the Warrior is a series of lessons that Jotaro's martial-arts master passed on to him, as well as teaching virtues embedded in all traditional martial ways. Demanding unquestionable ethics and unconditional chivalry, kishido embraces both Eastern and Western customs and practices, and is essential knowledge for strong-willed warriors on the battlefield--and in the boardroom. Renowned practitioner Jotaro takes you step by step through the Samurai code, illuminating topics such as: Fudoshin: courage without recklessness, Koji: the secrets of the master texts Ichigo, Ichie: the Power of One Natsukusa: skill combined with experience creates a master Kotan: the simplicity of every action when the mind and the body are in balance . . .and much more. A word of caution: This knowledge is to be used for academic study ONLY. "Jotaro's lessons can be applied with devastating effectiveness." --Dr. Haha Lung, author of Mind Penetration

How To Be a Modern Samurai

Author : Antony Cummins
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786784068
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book How To Be a Modern Samurai written by Antony Cummins and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take inspiration from old Japan and discover how the samurai practices for self-discipline, focus, leadership, and mind control can help you find success in your daily life. For centuries, the Japanese samurai were the unquestioned leaders of their society, maintaining their position through their iron will, Zen-like emotional control, and clan-building social skills. Today, in a modern world that so often privileges instant gratification and self-indulgence, few commit to the Way of the Samurai, yet this challenging path of self-discipline, self-control, and dedication will bring great rewards to those who follow it. In this ultimate guide to making use of the authentic samurai practices and techniques in today’s world, learn how to control your mind and emotions, stay on the path until you have achieved mastery of your chosen art, build a network of loyal followers, defend your home from physical and psychic attack, use samurai spirituality and even magic—and much more.

Code of the Samurai

Author : Thomas Cleary
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462900429
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Code of the Samurai written by Thomas Cleary and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the ways of the Japanese Bushido Code with this very readable, modern translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu. Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese Way of the Warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping modern Japanese martial arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book, Bushido Shoshinshu, (Bushido for Beginners), has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating and relevant to the modern world, East and West. This handbook, written after five hundred years of military rule in Japan, was composed to provide practical and moral instruction for warriors, correcting wayward tendencies and outlining the personal, social, and professional standards of conduct characteristic of Bushido, the Japanese chivalric tradition. With a clear, conversational narrative by Thomas Cleary, one of the foremost translators of the wisdom of Asia, and powerfully evocative line drawings by master illustrator Oscar Ratti, this book is indispensable to the corporate executive, student of the Asian Culture, martial artist, those interested in Eastern philosophy or military strategy, as well as for those simply interested in Japan and its people.

The Lost Samurai School

Author : Antony Cummins
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623170877
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Samurai School written by Antony Cummins and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stunning English translation of a medieval Japanese text is an illustrated martial arts manual and a historical account of the teachings of a samurai grandmaster Available for the first time in English, this book explores the essential practices of the samurai school known as Mubyoshi Ryu. Complete with more than 350 images, The Lost Samurai School collects and translates ancient documents that contain the teachings of grandmaster Hagiwara Juzo—revealing for the first time to western readers the enthralling martial arts, secret weapons, magic, and espionage as they were practiced by samurai in their daily lives. The ancient Mubyoshi Ryu scrolls contain fascinating descriptions of “civilian” samurai skills—which concentrate more on personal protection than battlefield warfare—including the full ninja curriculum and elements of esoteric magic. Martial arts expert Antony Cummins contextualizes these translated documents by providing a history of the era and the school itself. The abundant illustrations form a useful martial arts manual, bringing to life the skills required to master everything from jujutsu and shuriken-jutsu (throwing blades) to swords, chain weapons, and the quarterstaff. The Lost Samurai School is a journey into the past that will preserve such skills for future generations and will appeal to anyone interested in martial arts or Japanese history.

The Samurai's Garden

Author : Gail Tsukiyama
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1429965142
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Samurai's Garden written by Gail Tsukiyama and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2008-06-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daughter of a Chinese mother and a Japanese father, Gail Tsukiyama's The Samurai's Garden uses the Japanese invasion of China during the late 1930s as a somber backdrop for this extraordinary story. A 20-year-old Chinese painter named Stephen is sent to his family's summer home in a Japanese coastal village to recover from a bout with tuberculosis. Here he is cared for by Matsu, a reticent housekeeper and a master gardener. Over the course of a remarkable year, Stephen learns Matsu's secret and gains not only physical strength, but also profound spiritual insight. Matsu is a samurai of the soul, a man devoted to doing good and finding beauty in a cruel and arbitrary world, and Stephen is a noble student, learning to appreciate Matsu's generous and nurturing way of life and to love Matsu's soulmate, gentle Sachi, a woman afflicted with leprosy.

21st Century Samurai

Author : Seymour Rifkind
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781932872002
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book 21st Century Samurai written by Seymour Rifkind and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reads like a personal story, teaching you how to have wealth and wisdom, love and happiness, all at the same time. The time-honoured values of the samurai warrior and the love of a son born to a survivor of the holocaust create the background for this book.

Secrets of the Samurai

Author : Oscar Ratti
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 483 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Samurai written by Oscar Ratti and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Samurai Strategies

Author : Boye Lafayette De Mente
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462900658
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Samurai Strategies written by Boye Lafayette De Mente and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Five Rings by Musashi Myamoto provides valuable lessons for anyone facing challenging circumstances—from business, war, and sports to fields of art, love, and politics. Samurai Strategies has extracted the fundamentals of Musashi's martial tactics and explains them here in a context for use in the modern world. These strategies for winning are as valid today as they were in 17th century Japan and provide valuable insights for anyone in any field to endeavor. About his new edition: This expanded edition of Samurai Strategies features a new introduction by the author, and additional commentary in each chapter by renowned Japanese author and samurai expert Michihiro Matsumoto.

The Swordless Samurai

Author : Kitami Masao
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312365448
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book The Swordless Samurai written by Kitami Masao and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-07-24 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hideyoshi, who called himself the Swordless Samurai, is the Japanese Horatio Alger. He was of peasant origin, but by bonding to powerful Lord Nobunaga, and being useful to him day and night, Hideyoshi secured a powerful patron. Much later, Hideyoshi became the most powerful man in Japan. This book tells how he did it.

Yankee Samurai

Author : Joseph Daniel Harrington
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Yankee Samurai written by Joseph Daniel Harrington and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Joseph D. Harrington has written an informative and insightful history of the Nisei (Second-generation Japanese Americans), working for the U.S. armed forces in the Pacific during World War II. This is no whitewashed narrative, as it exposes U.S. internment camps, prejudices, and the frustrations of patriotic Japanese-Americans who wanted to fight for their country, but were initially rebuffed. As the book relates, not all Nisei were in favor of fighting, and even those that did encountered another kind of prejudice at first, from Hawaiian-born Nisei who more than occasionally felt that continental Japanese-Americans just didn't measure up, linguistically-speaking. Like other children of immigrants, the Nisei were, to a large extent, caught between Japanese tradition and U.S. culture. The concept of honor, an essential element in Japanese-American family life, ended up serving U.S. military interests well. The author has done an outstanding job of uncovering names and telling little-known stories. Especially fascinating are the ones that describe the analytical acumen of Nisei translators.

The Zen Way to Martial Arts

Author : Taisen Deshimaru
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0140193448
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Zen Way to Martial Arts written by Taisen Deshimaru and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-09-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At last: a book on the martial arts from a true Zen master. Taisen Deshimaru was born in Japan of an old samurai family, and he recieved from the Great Master Kodo Sawaki the Transmission of Mind to Mind when Sawaki died. In 1967, Deshimaru-Roshi went to France and taught as a missionary general of the Sato Zen School until his death in 1982. In Europe he learned how to make Oriental concepts understandable to the Western mind. One of the results of that experience was this book: a series of lessons, question-and-answer sessions, and koans (riddles or anecdotes that point out general principles) that provide practical wisdom for all students of the martial arts--kendo, aikido, iai-do, jodo, or archery--as well as for the general reader interested in Zen.

The Way and The Power: Secrets of Japanese Strategy

Author : Fredrick J. Lovret
Publisher : Taseki Publications
ISBN 13 : 9781734877717
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (777 download)

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Download or read book The Way and The Power: Secrets of Japanese Strategy written by Fredrick J. Lovret and published by Taseki Publications. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Way and The Power: Secrets of Japanese Strategy, is about victory. Here are the core principles behind what it takes, to step forward into the unknown-and win.