Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. This is the book all martial artists must own.
- ISBN10 0877732841
- ISBN13 9780877732846
- Publish Date 12 October 1984
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 12 January 1995
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 150
- Language English