Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai

Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai

Hardback (27 Aug 2013)

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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

Book information

ISBN: 9781568364612
Publisher: Penguin Random House Group
Imprint: Kodansha Books
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 242
Weight: 960g
Height: 267mm
Width: 201mm
Spine width: 22mm