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Secrets of the Samurai

The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan

Oscar Ratti author Adele Westbrook author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Tuttle Publishing

Published:24th Aug '21

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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 Bushi
  • The Heimin
  • The Centers of Martial Instruction
  • Armed Bujutsu
  • Unarmed Bujutsu
  • Control and Power
  • Strategic Principles
  • Morality of Bujutsu

"Highly recommended." --Library Journal
"The only work of its kind." --The San Diego Union
"Secrets is definitely a worthwhile read." --Analytic Martial Arts blog

ISBN: 9780804854962

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1134g

400 pages