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Blending autobiography and history, one of the only non-Japanese to have trained in a certain school of swordsmanship, recounts his experience as a teenage student of a Japanese master in St. Louis and traces the history of the samurai.

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A collection of essays explaining the apparatus, traditions, and etiquette particular to the Japanese martial arts. This work covers the history and tradition of the relationships, gear, and dress that have significance in the context of the martial arts dojo (training space), including: the dojo itself; the sensei-student relationship; and more.

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Written by one of America's experts on the Japanese martial arts, this title shows that karate is not just a sport or a hobby - it's a lifetime study toward perfection of character. It illuminates the culture, philosophy, and practice of this popular art and covers myriad subjects of interest to karate practitioners of various ages and levels.