In this book, the author takes us on a tour of the Samurai code of Bushido. He talks of his encounters with the descendants of famous samurai' of the past. We are taken to ancient Japan to meet the most influential samurai through the memories of their descendantsas told to the author by members of those very samurai families! We learn about the many rituals of the sword and discover how they were made, cared for and tested. The author instructs us on the use of the sword with over twenty traditional sword drawing techniques and sparring routines. Discover what made the Samurai such lethal swordsmen. Learn the "one cut" techniques of the Samurai. For all styles and all levels of experience.
- ISBN10 1886969183
- ISBN13 9781886969186
- Publish Date 31 October 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint YMAA Publication Center
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 323
- Language English