The Sword of No-Sword
Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Zen Buddhism, Sports, Martial Arts & Self Defence, Biography & Memoir
| Author: | John Stevens | ISBN: | 9780834828292 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | August 28, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Stevens |
| ISBN: | 9780834828292 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | August 28, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
