Samurai Spirit

Samurai Spirit
Author: Burt Konzak
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2009-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1770490655

Named an Honor Title by the Storytelling World Awards in the category of “Storytelling Anthologies" The samurai prepared themselves for battle through physical practice, and the study of the arts. These ancient stories that inspired warriors so long ago have special significance for today’s teens who face battles of their own: battles against bullies; battles with self-doubt and lack of confidence; and battles with the injustices they see around them. Burt Konzak has taught martial arts for over 20 years and has used these stories, drawn from sources including the Hagakuri, the Book of Five Rings, and other Japanese classics, to help young people gain emotional and mental strength. Whether or not readers are interested in the martial arts, they will find centuries of wisdom in this fine collection.

Samurai Fighting Arts

Samurai Fighting Arts
Author: Fumon Tanaka
Publisher: Kodansha International
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9784770028983

Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.

Samurai

Samurai
Author: Clive Sinclaire
Publisher: Lyons Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Armor, Medieval
ISBN: 9781592287208

A fascinating look at ancient Japanese weaponry, complete with 150 dazzling full-color photographs.

Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques

Samurai Sword: Spirit * Strategy * Techniques
Author: Kohshyu Yoshida
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2014-06-13
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462909906

The Samurai Sword is the essential illustrated guide to the Japanese way of the sword. Japan'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. This indispensable guide to theory and practice respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the katana. This sword book features: Beautiful, step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand text Guidance for selecting, maintaining, and using your sword Wisdom about the practical value of meditation Inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai swordsmen, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior Downloadable video Whether 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.

School for Spirits: Almost an Archangel

School for Spirits: Almost an Archangel
Author: Aron Lewes
Publisher: Aron Lewes
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2020-01-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1393629822

Ever since she's been dead, Kaylene's had one dream: to become an Archangel. Her training has been her focus, her obsession, her passion—and now she's only five missions away from making the dream come true. Kaylene's dedication has made her one of the most popular Archangel candidates. She has a legion of fans and a portfolio of glamorous pictures. Every magazine wants to interview her, every spirit wants to be her, and no demon can withstand her blade. Kaylene can handle anything that comes her way, but she'll face her biggest challenge yet: a rebel student named Ben. Almost an Archangel is the sixth book in the Spirit School series.

Bushido

Bushido
Author: Inazō Nitobe
Publisher: Shambhala Pocket Classics
Total Pages: 486
Release: 2005
Genre: Bushido
ISBN:

There are eight virtues of Bushido, the code of the samurai: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty, and self-control. These virtues comprise the essence of Japanese cultural beliefs, which are still present today. Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's most respected scholars, explores the ethical code of the samurai and contextualizes it within Japan's traditions of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism. He then compares and contrasts Eastern values with those present in Western societies. Written in English and first published in 1905, this classic introduction to Japan's samurai culture has been a best-seller for decades. Focus on Asian Studies says it is "a must for an understanding of the soul of Japan."

The Samurai

The Samurai
Author: Shūsaku Endō
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1997
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780811213462

Considered one of the late Shusaku Endo's finest works, THE SAMURAI seamlessly combines historical fact with a novelist's imaginings. Set in the period preceding the Christian persecutions in Japan recorded so memorably in Endo's SILENCE, this book traces the steps of some of the first Japanese to set foot on European soil.

A Warrior in the World

A Warrior in the World
Author: Keith Villanueva
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2020-12-10
Genre:
ISBN:

There is a world within and a world without. Seamlessly knitting the two together can be tricky at times. As we make our way in the world, we often find ourselves unconsciously traversing our day to day lives. We tend to go on automatic pilot, living life in a way that is almost unconscious; the way we think, interact with people, our jobs, family life, and what we spend our free time doing. There are times when we stop and contemplate on life and what can we do to get more out of it. It's in these moments when we realize - this moment, this is all I truly have. What can I do to make the most out of life?During this moment of awakening one thinks about what and how can they change in order to reconnect with themselves and the things that are truly important to them. This book's aim is to help readers follow this voice of the soul and to develop the ability to live our lives more consciously and vividly. Finding yourself is a beautiful thing. We learn to look at the good, the bad, the painful, and the beautiful - what we need to accept and what we need to manage.A Warrior in the World is filled with timeless tales and real life stories that help you look at life on a multi-dimensional level. In this book, I point out things and ask you important questions that help you rediscover, and uncover your inner being, what is most important to you in life, and how you can live a life that is more in harmony with your true self. I will guide you through this process without sugarcoating anything. I will keep it very real with you along this inner journey. I will help you become more mindful of how you are unconsciously impacted by the world around you and how that affects you on many levels. Reconnecting with your true self is the journey that we will be going on together. I hope you are ready for this life changing journey. With this awakening you will make the impossible possible.

Art of the Samurai

Art of the Samurai
Author: 原田一敏
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2009
Genre: Armor
ISBN: 1588393453

"This extensively illustrated catalogue is published in conjunction with the first comprehensive exhibition devoted to the arts of the samurai, including the finest examples of swords - the spirit of the samurai - as well as sword mountings and fittings, armor and helmets, saddles, textiles, and paintings. The works in the catalogue, drawn from public and private collections in Japan, include 34 officially designated National Treasures and 64 Important Cultural Properties, the largest number ever to be shown together at one time. Dating from the 5th to the early 20th century, these majestic objects offer a complete picture of samurai culture and its unique blend of the martial and the refined." "Many of the greatest Japanese swordsmiths are represented in this volume, from early masters such as Yasuie (12th century) and Tomomitsu (14th century) to the Edo-period smiths Nagasone Kotetsu and Kiyomaro. The blades by these and other masters, cherished as much for their beauty as for their cutting efficiency, were equipped with elaborate hilts and scabbards prized for their exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials such as silk, rayskin, gold, lacquer, and certain alloys unique to Japan. Japanese armor is also fully surveyed, from the rarest iron armor of the Kofun period (5th century) to the inventive ceremonial helmets made toward the end of the age of the samurai." --Book Jacket.

White Crane

White Crane
Author: Sandy Fussell
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763653462

Even though he has only one leg, Niya Moto is studying to be a samurai, and his five fellow-students are similarly burdened, but sensei Ki-Yaga, an ancient but legendary warrior, teaches them not only physical skills but mental and spiritual ones as well, so that they are well-equipped to face their most formidable opponents at the annual Samurai Games.