{"product_id":"the-samurai-sword-kohshyu-yoshida-9780804837514","title":"The Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques: (Downloadable Media Included) [With DVD]","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Samurai Sword\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapan's famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers -- they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the \u003ci\u003ekatana\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis sword book features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWisdom about the practical value of meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a beginner or an experienced swordsperson, this book will broaden your practical knowledge with detailed instruction on stances, cuts, guards, forms, and sparring techniques and strategy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor \u003cb\u003eKohshyu Yoshida\u003c\/b\u003e was born and raised in Chiba, Japan. The great-grandson of a ronin samurai warrior, he has studied martial arts from all over the world and now teaches martial arts in Los Angeles, CA. He has appeared in Hollywood films including \u003ci\u003eBlade\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Samurai.\u003c\/i\u003e He also starred as the Red Ranger in the international hit television show \u003ci\u003eMighty Morphin' Power Rangers.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kohshyu Yoshida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804837511\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804837514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/26\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.50d","brand":"Kohshyu Yoshida","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43986690408703,"sku":"9780804837514","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5ebbd4ad-f091-425b-b93d-fe1568d276db.jpg?v=1683284767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-samurai-sword-kohshyu-yoshida-9780804837514","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}