{"product_id":"secret-tactics-lessons-from-the-great-japanese-martial-arts-masters-9780804857536","title":"Secret Tactics: Lessons from the Great Japanese Martial Arts Masters","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecret Tactics\u003c\/i\u003e offers ancient wisdom for contemporary readers--with new interpretations of Japanese martial arts classics \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the tradition of Musashi, Kazumi Tabata, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate, distills invaluable lessons drawn from the most influential martial arts texts in Japanese history. This book includes fascinating essays on leadership, correct behavior, character, values and strategic thinking.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Hereditary Manual of Fighting Techniques\" by Yagyu Tajimanokami Munenori\u003c\/b\u003e explores the relationship between Zen philosophy and warfare and the mental preparation needed for winning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Ultimate Sword\" by Takuan Soho\u003c\/b\u003e describes the unremitting effort needed to become a true master of martial strategy. The same author uses key aspects of sword-fighting tactics to shed light on the path to self-realization in \u003cb\u003e\"The Miracle of Immovable Wisdom.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The Technical Study of Kenpo\" by Kotoda Yahei Toshisada\u003c\/b\u003e emphasizes the importance of training and learning practical techniques over theory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"The School of Two Heavens\" by Musashi Miyamoto\u003c\/b\u003e applies the principles of sword fighting to military arts and politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Jyoseihi Kendan\" by Mastuura Saizan\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on strengthening the weak points of the human mind and exploiting the natural movements of the human body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Tengu's Dialogue on the Martial Arts\" by Issai Chosanshi\u003c\/b\u003e is a manual for students of the martial arts, presented in the form of a dialogue with a master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContaining these and a dozen more essays on combat tactics, psychology, leadership, good character and the exercise of power, \u003ci\u003eSecret Tactics\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for students of Asian culture, martial artists and corporate executives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKazumi Tabata (1943--2020)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Grandmaster in Shotokan and Shorinji karate and a key figure in spreading Japanese martial arts in the West. In the U.S. since the 1960s, he founded and led the North American Karate Federation and the New England Collegiate Karate Conference, hosted the first Boston-Asian Festival in 1993, and authored several influential books, including \u003ci\u003eSecret Tactics, Mind Power\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWarrior Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50727512211730,"sku":"9780804857536","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b0eb541c-8a3d-476d-81e2-bc31d7fd6d4e.jpg?v=1754897121","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/secret-tactics-lessons-from-the-great-japanese-martial-arts-masters-9780804857536","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}