Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai - Couverture rigide

Hatsumi, Masaaki

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 156836461X ISBN 13 : 9781568364612

Editeur : Kodansha America, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Hidden Essence of the Martial Arts and the Spirit of the Samurai Japanese history is replete with great sword masters. Legendary figures such as Koizumi Isenokami, Tsukahara Bokuden, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, and Ito Ittosai have been revered as deities for countless years, forged into the history of Japan's martial arts. But there were also many lesser known samurai who carried the spirit of Bushido, Tirelessly devoting themselves to Japan's martial traditions and mastering their many fighting forms. Japan's rich legacy of swordsmanship has been passed on through

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur :

Dr. MASAAKI HATSUMI was born in 1931. After progressing through various martial arts, he found his life's mentor, Takamatsu Toshitsugu, and studied under him for the next fifteen years, becoming the 34th Grand Master of Togakure-ry? Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Dr. Hatsumi has taught thousands of individual students as well as instructing at law enforcement agencies all over the world, and has received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He has also worked as a professional osteopath, acted in a popular television series, is the author of many books and DVDs on Ninjutsu and Bud?, and was for many years Chairman of the International Department of the Japan Literary Artists' Club.

Revue de presse :

"[Masaaki Hatsumi] explores the history of bushido and its legendary figures, and covers a wide variety of classical techniques as well as the famed two-sword fighting techniques. ... The text is enhanced with works of calligraphy by famous samurai masters, important historical scrolls, and lavish illustrations that convey the grace and beauty of sword fighting." —Rafu Shimpo
"...Japanese Sword Fighting, a truly "must-have" manual for Japanese swordsmanship enthusiasts." —Wisconsin Bookwatch

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Kodansha America, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 156836461X
• ISBN 13: 9781568364612
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 242