The samurai mind : lessons from Japan's master warriors / Christopher Hellman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hellman, Christopher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Swordplay--Japan.

Swordplay.

Samurai.

Martial arts--Japan.

Martial arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Samurai Mind is a collection of five seminal Japanese texts which together convey the very essence of the traditional samurai warrior ethos. These texts range from the ferocious to the esoteric-with their common thread being the importance of mastering one's own mind as the key to overcoming opponents. Written from the mid-18th to early 19th century, the authors were acknowledged master warriors keen to address a broader audience beyond their circle of students and acolytes. Their aim was to explain their craft to the outside world, and they do so with great insight.

Contents:

Contents; Introduction; The Mysterious Skills Of The Old Cat; Sword Theory; A Treatise On The Sword; Joseishi's Discussions On The Sword; Ignorance In Swordsmanship; Acknowledgments

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-26233-9

9786613262332

1-4629-0072-0

OCLC:

746746786