Secrets of the Samurai The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
“Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan” by Oscar Ratti, published by Tuttle Publishing in August 2021, offers a comprehensive exploration of the martial arts practiced during Japan’s feudal era. This 400-page book delves into the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles that defined the Japanese warrior, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the historical context and evolution of these combat methods.
The text begins with an overview of the early conflicts among warlords and traces the rise of the military class to power. It not only illustrates various combat techniques but also emphasizes the essential training required to cultivate a warrior’s inner strength and focus. Readers will find discussions on topics such as military strategy, the philosophy behind martial arts, and the moral considerations of combat. This edition includes a foreword by Adele Westbrook and features numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti, enhancing the reader’s engagement with the material.
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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.
The book begins with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy then 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.
Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition contains a foreword by Adele Westbrook and numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti.
Chapters include:
- The Bushi
- The Heimin
- The Centers of Martial Instruction
- Armed Bujutsu
- Unarmed Bujutsu
- Control and Power
- Strategic Principles
- Morality of Bujutsu
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