Secret tactics : lessons from the great masters of martial arts / Kazumi Tabata.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tabata, Kazumi, 1943-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Martial arts--Japan--Philosophy.

Martial arts.

Conduct of life.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In the tradition of The Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate offers new interpretations of fundamental martial arts texts. The book includes new translations of essays on leadership, correct behavior, character, and values. ""Hereditary Manual of Fighting Techniques"" by Yagyu Tajimanokami Munenori explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and warfare and the mental preparation for successful fighting. In ""The Ultimate Sword,"" Takuan Soho describes the unremitting effort that must be undertaken to become a true master of

Contents:

bk. 1. The book of seven masters

bk. 2. Leadership

bk. 3. Enlightenment.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-26230-4

9786613262301

1-4629-0069-0

OCLC:

746746838