Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan: Tuttle Specials
Autor Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrooken Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 aug 2021
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 book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy 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 interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti.
Chapters include:
The book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy 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 interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous 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
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780804854962
ISBN-10: 0804854963
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: line art illus throughout
Dimensiuni: 191 x 254 x 28 mm
Greutate: 1.13 kg
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
Seria Tuttle Specials
ISBN-10: 0804854963
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: line art illus throughout
Dimensiuni: 191 x 254 x 28 mm
Greutate: 1.13 kg
Editura: Tuttle Publishing
Colecția Tuttle Publishing
Seria Tuttle Specials
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Anonim a dat nota:
This book is the definitive study of the tactics and martial arts in feudal Japan. The most fascinating part of the book is the study of war ethics and the wapons and techniques of combat employed by the formidabile japanese warrior casts: the samurais. The authors give a detailed description of the crucial training of the wariors inner Power and energy concentrated on a single force
Recenzii
"This books has a lot going for it. Primarily, the vast amount of information presented in the book is staggering. If you want to read up on Samurai and their impact on Japanese martial arts, or are interested in the history of Japanese martial arts, this book is THE place to start." —Martial Thoughts
"The only work of its kind." --The San Diego Union
"Secrets is definitely a worthwhile read." --Analytic Martial Arts blog
Notă biografică
Oscar Ratti received his degree in classical studies and law from the University of Naples. He later came to the United States and began to study aikido with Yasuo Ohara, one of the first instructors to teach in New York. He and Adele Westbrook shared a longtime interest in the thought and rituals of ancient civilizations and were experts on Japanese warrior arts and ethos.
Adele Westbrook studied philosophy at Columbia University at the same time co-author Oscar Ratti was doing graduate work in the classical languages. They began to practice aikido together and studied under a variety of instructors in the United States and Europe. They are the authors of the best-selling Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere.
Adele Westbrook studied philosophy at Columbia University at the same time co-author Oscar Ratti was doing graduate work in the classical languages. They began to practice aikido together and studied under a variety of instructors in the United States and Europe. They are the authors of the best-selling Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere.
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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 book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy 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 interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti.
Chapters include:
The book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy 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 interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous 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