The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1570620504 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. John Stevens is Professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, Aikido, and Asian culture. He has practiced and taught Aikido all over the world
"Though there have been several accounts of the life of Tesshu (he has been called 'the modern Miyamoto Musashi') there has been until now no account in English. This is a work filled with respect and devotion."— The Japan Times . John Stevens' is full and responsible
From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. This is the book all martial artists must own.. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life
"Awesome!" according to Ronin. For a long time I was very skeptical of people's claims regarding the greatness of Yamaoka Tesshu. The issue I took was when viewed against someone like Musashi, who killed many adversaries in documented duals often with a wood sword, I couldn't see how anyone could compare such a record with someone like Tesshu who lived in a time of Samurai decline and was not a dueler. After reading this book, now I know.This is essential reading for anyone on the martial path, and you will be floored by what an amazing individual Tesshu was. Sword . "A true mind-set developer" according to A.Bodhi. For anyone wanting to embrace life as an active warrior-type: soldier, law enforcement, life-long martial arts practitioner, then intense study of this book is absolutely mandatory.It possesses a lifetime worth of study about how to develop the type of mind-set one will need to survive real violence and not turn into a thug while doing one's duty and surviving.While a difficult read for those who are not familiar with Zen and a general Eastern perspective, it is still a must read, and the more one studies the book, the more one will em. Inspires Martial Artists to Train Antonio Bustillo This is not a detailed biogtaphy, nevertheless, the author gives you a good overview of Yamaoka Tesshu's life. Yamaoka lived during a time when Japan was moving toward industrialization, and we get a glimpse of key historical moments during the transition.There are numerous accounts that give insight to Yamaoka's mindset and character. Thus, no matter what art the individual reader may practice, Yamaoka's approach to training will reinforce the ideals of the serious-minded.Unlike other books where certain martial arts figures are ridic