The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
John Stevens
Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. 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. This is the book all martial artists must own
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Year:
1994
Edition:
Revised ed.
Publisher:
Shambhala
Language:
english
Pages:
184
ISBN 10:
1570620504
ISBN 13:
9781570620508
File:
MOBI , 4.10 MB
IPFS:
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english, 1994