Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Oscar Ratti
By (author) Adele Westbrook
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 191
Category/GenreOriental martial arts
ISBN/Barcode 9784805314050
ClassificationsDewey:796.815
Audience
General
Illustrations line art illus throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date 9 August 2016
Publication Country United States

Description

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. Beginning with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy, the work 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.

Author Biography

Oscar Ratti received his degree in classical studies and law from the University of Naples. He later came to the United States and began to study aikido with Yasuo Ohara, one of the first instructors to teach in New York. He and Adele Westbrook shared a longtime interest in the thought and rituals of ancient civilizations and were experts on Japanese warrior arts and ethos. Adele Westbrook studied philosophy at Columbia University at the same time co-author Oscar Ratti was doing graduate work in the classical languages. They began to practice aikido together and studied under a variety of instructors in the United States and Europe. They are the authors of the best-selling Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere.

Reviews

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