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Overview"Secret Tactics offers ancient wisdom for contemporary readers — with new interpretations of Japanese martial arts classics. 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 behaviour, 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 strategy. He uses key aspects of sword-fighting strategy to shed light on the path to self-realization in ""The Miracle of Immovable Wisdom."" Kotoda Yahei Toshisada emphasizes the importance of training and learning techniques over theory in ""Technical Study of Kenpo."" In ""The School of Two Heavens,"" Musashi Miyamoto applies the principles of sword fighting to military arts and politics. Mastuura Saizan focuses on strengthening the weak points of the human mind, and exploiting the natural movements of the human body, in ""Jyoseihi Kendan."" And ""Tengu's Dialogue on the Martial Arts"" by Issai Chosanshi is a manual for students of the martial arts, presented in the form of a dialogue with a master." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kazumi Tabata , Tuttle StudioPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Weight: 0.255kg ISBN: 9780804857536ISBN 10: 0804857539 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 14 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKazumi Tabata was a Grandmaster (8th degree black belt) in the Shotokan style of Japanese karate. He established and was the Chief Instructor of the North American Karate-do Federation and the New England Collegiate Karate Conference. He lived in Massachusetts until his death in 2020. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |