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by John Stevens (Author) "After two hundred and fifty years of relative calm and isolation, the once mighty Tokugawa Shogunate was tottering..." (more)
Key Phrases: ascending dragon, two swordsmen, training hall, Muto Ryu, Itto Ryu, Ishikawa Sensei (more...)
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"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. John Stevens' is full and responsible. . . . This is a work filled with respect and devotion."— The Japan Times

Product Description
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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Product Details
  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala (August 28, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570620504
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570620508
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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