Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan - Hardcover

Ratti, Oscar; Westbrook, Adele

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785810730 ISBN 13: 9780785810735

Publisher: Castle, 1999

Synopsis

History. Secrets of the Samurai is a definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, illustrating in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a supremely effective foe.

About this title

About the Author:

Oscar Ratti 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.

Adele Westbrook 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 Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere.

Review:

"Highly recommended." —Library Journal

"The only work of its kind." —The San Diego Union

"Secrets is definitely a worthwhile read." —Analytic Martial Arts blog

"This books has a lot going for it. Primarily, the vast amount of information presented in the book is staggering. If you want to read up on Samurai and their impact on Japanese martial arts, or are interested in the history of Japanese martial arts, this book is THE place to start." —Martial Thoughts

About this edition

• Publisher: Castle
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0785810730
• ISBN 13: 9780785810735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 483