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
- ISBN10 4770021984
- ISBN13 9784770021984
- Publish Date 7 February 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 21 July 2021
- Publish Country JP
- Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
- Imprint Kodansha International Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208
- Language English