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Bushido, meaning "way of the warrior," is a Japanese code of conduct and a way of life, analogous to the European concept of chivalry. Bushido developed between the 11th to 14th centuries. The ethical and moral foundations of Bushido were formalized into Japanese Feudal Law during the opening years of the Tokugawa shogunate for the members of the Samurai class. According to the Japanese dictionary Shogakukan Kokugo Daijiten: "Bushido is defined as a unique philosophy (ronri) that spread through the warrior class from the Muromachi (chusei) period."
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Bushido: The Way of the Samurai (Square One Classics)
by Tsunetomo Yamamoto, Justin F. Stone (Editor), Minoru Tanaka (Translator)
In eighteenth-century Japan, Tsunetomo Yamamoto created the Hagakure, a document that served as the basis for samurai warrior behavior. Its guiding principles greatly influenced the Japanese ruling class and shaped the underlying character of the Japanese psyche, from businessmen to soldiers.
Bushido is the first English translation of the Hagakure. This work provides a powerful message aimed at the mind and spirit of the samurai warrior. It offers beliefs that are difficult for the Western mind to embrace, yet fascinating in their pursuit of absolute service. With Bushido, one can better put into perspective Japan’s historical path and gain greater insight into the Japan of today.
Born in 1659, Tsunetomo Yamamoto devoted his adult life to the service of his Shogun master, Lord Mitsushige Nabeshima, and his clan, rising to become a highly respected samurai warrior. Upon his master’s death in 1700, Yamamoto renounced the world and retired to a hermitage. While at his retreat, a close friend and disciple recorded Yamamoto’s thoughts and ideas on what it meant to be a Japanese warrior. Although Yamamoto requested that the work never be published, the Hagakure—literally meaning "hidden behind the leaves"—did survive, influencing the development of a culture and serving as the basis of Bushido, the way of the samurai.
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The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke
by Yuzan Daidoji, Oscar Ratti (Illustrator), Thomas Cleary (Translator)
The Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping the modern Martial Artsl arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating to the modern world, East and West.
Thomas Cleary is the translator of Opening the Dragon Gate (Tuttle, 1996) and The Story of Chinese Zen (Tuttle, 1995), as well as The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings, The Japanese Art of War, and dozens of other titles on martial philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism, religion, philosophy, and motivation. He lives in Oakland, California.
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Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
by Takahiro Kitamura, Katie M. Kitamura
This gorgeous book delves into the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing. The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing that is traced through the imagery and interpersonal dynamics of this veiled subculture. The eloquent text is based largely on Takahiro Kitamuras experiences as client and student of the famed Japanese tattoo master, Horiyoshi III. Over 200 beautiful photos by Jai Tanju capture the breathtaking tattoo artistry of Horiyoshi III. Five original, unpublished prints by Horiyoshi III, like those in his acclaimed book, 100 Demons of Horiyoshi III, are included here. Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo is certain to fascinate everyone with an interest in tattoo culture.
Takahiro Kitamura, who tattoos as Horitaka, currently resides and works in California. Katie Kitamura is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of London. Jai Tanju is a photographer in San Jose, California.
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Stick Fighting (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Masaaki Hatsumi, Quintin Chambers
Step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs allow the trainee to follow and learn the techniques with ease.
The ideal weapon for self-defense is a stick. To find a comprehensive system of techniques using the stick, we must turn to the East, for systems known to the West have fallen into disuse. In this book, the techniques of Kukishin Ryū — an ancient Japanese method — have been updated and adapted for use today. A thorough grounding in the fundamentals dealt with here will enable you to disarm and control any assailant.
Dr. MASAAKI HATSUMI was born in 1931. After progressing through various martial arts, he found his life's mentor, Takamatsu Toshitsugu, and studied under him for the next fifteen years, becoming the 34th Grand Master of Togakure-ryū Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Dr. Hatsumi has taught thousands of individual students as well as instructing at law enforcement agencies all over the world, and has received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He has also worked as a professional osteopath, acted in a popular television series, is the author of many books and DVDs on Ninjutsu and Bud, and was for many years Chairman of the International Department of the Japan Literary Artists' Club.
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Inazo Nitobe
A century ago, when Japan was transforming itself from an isolated feudal society into a modern nation, a Japanese educator queried about the ethos of his people composed this seminal work, which with his numerous other writings in English made him the best, known Japanese writer in the West during his lifetime.
He found in Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, the sources of the virtues most admired by his people: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty and self-control. His approach to his task was eclectic and far-reaching. On the one hand, he delved into the indigenous traditions, into Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and the moral guidelines handed down over hundreds of years by Japan's samurai and sages. On the other hand, he sought similarities and contrasts by citing not only Western philosophers and statesmen, but also the shapers of European and American thought and civilization going back to the Romans, the Greeks and Biblical times.
This book is a classic to which generations of scholars and laymen alike have long referred for insights into the character of the Japanese people. And all of its many readers in the past have been amply rewarded, as will be all those who turn to its pages in the next and future decades.
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Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan
by Inazo Nitobe
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Ideals of the Samurai: Writings of Japanese Warriors (History & Philosophy Series)
by William Scott Wilson (Editor)
An anthology of 12 samurai manuscripts showing the meaning and guiding principles of samurai life.
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Bushido the Warriors Code (Literary Links to the Orient)
by Ihazo Nitobe
Now illustrated with authentic black and white photographs, this reprint of the 1899 original is perhaps the most complete study of samurai life. Exhaustively researched using original documents.
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Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Serge Mol
The fierceness of the Japanese warrior and his fighting arts has fascinated Westerners since Europeans first came into contact with Japan more than 450 years ago. Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu is the first comprehesive English-language book on traditional jujutsu.
Author Serge Mol--working almost exclusively from original Japanese source materials--vividly outlines the history of the close-quarter fighting methods tha twarriors developed not only to prove themselves on the battlefield and in daily life, but also to the constantly ready to defend their feudal lords.
A great number of jujutsu styles and techniques--armed and unarmed--have existed over the centuries, and many of the classical weapon schools also instructed in the use of jujutsu. The Classical Fighting Arts of Japan expertly guides readers through the rise and development of many of the major schools.
The classical martial arts as practiced in the ancient ryuha aere deeply interwoven. For this reason, this definitive guide to koryu jujutsu will not only be invaluable to practioners of traditional and modern jujutsu, but will be of great interest to enthusiasts of modern budo such as judo, aikido, kendo, and iaido.
Mol explores the historical and cultural factors that helped shape jujutsu and the martial arts in general. He offers a detailed look at individual jujutsu ryuha, giving details on the school's history (where possible including illustrations of their founders and photos of ancient manuscripts).
This book is richly illustrated with numerous photopraphs of rare documents and with many photos of exponents demonstration techniques, many of which have never before been shown outside Japan. In addition to his extensive research in original source material, Mol had regular access in conversation, over the course of years, to the insights of the grandmasters of several of the most important jujutsu schools that remain active today.
Classical Fighting Arts of Japan will be a welcome addition to the personal collection of every serious student of Japanese martial arts.
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Path of the Warrior : Consult the Oracle for Everyday Guidance on Your Life Journey
by Lucas Estrella Schultz
Noble warrior values offer insight for every day.
In this exquisite book the spiritual nature of a Japanese warrior's philosophy reveals how we, too, can use these beliefs as a guide in our own lives.
The warrior travels on his journey, and his experiences are recounted as if from master experiences are recounted as if from master to pupil to offer us guidance and support for the challenges of everyday life. Each morning, simply open the book and choose one of the thirty-six readings at random to discover the message the warrior brings you for that day.
Path of the Warrior is illustrated with stunning Japanese art, and each image has been carefully chosen to express the sentiments of the warrior's words. No other book brings such an understanding of the bushi-the Japanese warrior-and the world in which he lives, nor offers us a chance to learn from his story as we progress on our own life journey.
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The Knights of Bushido: A Short History of Japanese War Crimes
by Edward Frederick Langley Russell, Baron Russell of Liverpool
This is the classic, standard account of Japanese war crimes-a best-seller in its time, but out of print for many years. Between 1931 and 1945 Japanese troops rampaged through one defeated country after another, executing civilians, despoiling cities, massacring prisoners, and cruelly exploiting prisoners of war and native populations. This carefully constructed history by the man who was Deputy Judge Advocate General for the British Army of the Rhine charts this brutal swathe of destruction, objectively examines individual crimes, and details the reasons behind Japan's unprecedented disregard for accepted humanitarian principles. Japanese troops behaved with considerable brutality in their war against China, a campaign designed "to punish the people of China." The Nanking massacre of December 1937 was just one example of the appalling series of atrocities the Japanese inflicted on the conquered Chinese. Japan also excelled in the mistreatment of prisoners of war. Allied troops unfortunate enough to fall into Japanese hands were abused, humiliated, starved, and forced to serve as slave labor. Thousands died as a result, and those that survived such mass torture were scarred for life.
Lord Russell of Liverpool served in World Wars I and II and acted as Deputy Judge Advocate General for the British Army of the Rhine, giving legal advice on the prosecution of war criminals in the British zone of occupied Germany.
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Bushido: A Modern Adaptation of the Ancient Code of the Samurai
by Mark Edward Cody
Bushido brings to light a modern look at an antiquated code of honor. Taking the sections of the Japanese code of the Samurai, the book is presented with fresh ideas built from years of experience. The mixture of stories, historical facts and theological representation provides a great combination to enlighten not just the warrior, but to the everyday person.
The original code of bushido teaches honor, integrity and discipline to the warrior class of ancient Japan. Bushido shares the same base values and adds thought to incite the reader into showing the true warrior in each of us. One could be brought into a true warrior mentality from just a few chapters of this book.
This book has value for men and women alike, allowing to them to see that there is more to life than antiquated codes to live by. It is a refreshing look at the codes that can shed some light on the way we live and provoke us into thinking about why we live not just how we live.
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Martial Arts Training in Japan: A Guide to the Source
by David E. Jones
It is a goal for many practitioners of martial arts to study with masters in Japan. But it is not so simple for a Westerner to simply show up and sign up. There are rules and customs to be followed. As a Westerner who did study in Japan, author David Jones will help guide you through the pitfalls and achieve an invaluable learning experience.
Martial Arts Training in Japan features detailed explanations in the ways of Japanese martial culture, including specific tips and caveats on how to apply for classes as well as how to get the most out of one's training. If you ever plan to study martial arts in Japan, this indispensable manual will guide you through the ins and outs of what you need to know to get the most out of your trip.
David Jones is a professor of cultural anthropology at the University of Central Florida. In addition to his academic publishing, his articles on Japan and Japanese martial arts have been published in Black Belt and Martial Arts & Combat Sports magazine and The Journal of Asian Martial Arts. He has trained extensively in Japanese martial arts traditions while conducting academic research and teaching in Japan. He lives in Orlando, Florida.
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The Samurai and the Code of Bushido
by Francis Grant
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