The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
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| Management number | 231660709 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | US$11.18 | Model Number | 231660709 | ||
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The insightful martial arts biography of Yamoaka Tesshu, the larger-than-life samurai who founded his own school of swordsmanship and helped restore practical imperial rule to Japan 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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 1570620504 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1570620508 |
| Edition | Revised ed. |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Shambhala |
| Dimensions | 5.98 x 0.39 x 9.02 inches |
| Item Weight | 9.4 ounces |
| Print length | 184 pages |
| Publication date | October 18, 1994 |
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