Secret Tactics : Lessons from the Great Japanese Martial Arts Masters

Secret Tactics offers ancient wisdom for contemporary readers-with new interpretations of Japanese martial arts classics In the tradition of Musashi, Kazumi Tabata, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate, distills invaluable lessons drawn from the most influential martial arts texts in Japanese history.This book includes fascinating essays on leadership, correct behavior, character, values and strategic thinking. "The Hereditary Manual of Fighting Techniques" by Yagyu Tajimanokami Munenori explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and warfare and the mental preparation needed for winning. "The Ultimate Sword" by Takuan Soho describes the unremitting effort needed to become a true master of martial strategy.The same author uses key aspects of sword-fighting tactics to shed light on the path to self-realization in "The Miracle of Immovable Wisdom.""The Technical Study of Kenpo" by Kotoda Yahei Toshisada emphasizes the importance of training and learning practical tec