Secrets of the samurai. The martial arts of feudal Japan

The authors of this fundamental research known American experts in martial arts, tell the history of belligerent samurai and practical, technical and strategic aspects of martial arts, about culture, ethics, and philosophy of the rising sun. All this information does not seem to be just fragments of the past, evidence of material culture and the poetics of morale: they are paving a bridge to understanding today's Japan, where adherence to traditions does not hinder rapid movement forward. The new edition includes a rich collection of illustrations, made famous by Oscar Ratti and not included in the previous edition of this iconic book, the text incorporate the latest changes and clarifications.