{"product_id":"secrets-of-the-samurai-the-martial-arts-of-feudal-japan-paperback","title":"Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAdele Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapters include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heimin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Centers of Martial Instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmed Bujutsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnarmed Bujutsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl and Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic Principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorality of Bujutsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdele Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAikido and the Dynamic Sphere\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767968170272,"sku":"9780804854962","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b96265c36e9e7ae886b4b5b233d42de.webp?v=1780321794","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/secrets-of-the-samurai-the-martial-arts-of-feudal-japan-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}