{"product_id":"zen-and-the-samurai-sword-japanese-warrior-techniques-for-agility-clarity-and-calm-9781786789686","title":"Zen and the Samurai Sword: Japanese Warrior Techniques for Agility, Clarity and Calm","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis unique book combines Japanese warrior techniques with ancient Zen practices for mental clarity and physical agility, giving readers a Samurai edge that will carry them through life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlending Japanese Samurai wisdom with ancient Zen practices, this book will take you on a metaphysical journey to becoming a swordsman. Sharpen the mind, hone the senses and control the body to achieve clarity, drive and peace.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStructured according to ancient lessons, this guide will explore the principles of Zen and its effects on the mind, as well as the philosophy of the Samurai, their weapons and their principles, with stories from history's swordsmen woven throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWisdom from historical texts is remastered and applied to our modern-day lives, giving readers philosophical meditation practices and physical exercises. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover concepts such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMu: \u003c\/b\u003e act like a float in stressful situations, unperturbed by the waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShuhari: \u003c\/b\u003e the three stages of \"practice\", \"develop\" and \"disconnect\" from the rules to create.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe art of receiving: \u003c\/b\u003e how to flow with your opponent to avoid conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolishing the mirror: \u003c\/b\u003e clean your mind daily to calm its waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy following these ancient lessons, readers will gain the wisdom of the Samurai and achieve a Zen-like state that will give them a unique edge to thrive in the modern world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntony Cummins\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, which has previously published \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Ninja\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Samurai \u003c\/i\u003e(Watkins). Antony also works as a consultant and co-presenter on high-end documentaries on Japan that are distributed by National Geographic, and is the Official Tourism Ambassador for Wakayama. He has been recognised by peers as a leading expert in the discovery of military arts of medieval Japan. His most recent book was\u003ci\u003e How to be a Modern Samurai \u003c\/i\u003e(Watkins). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor more information, see www.natori.co.uk.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51998219698450,"sku":"9781786789686","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e018a235-d833-43ca-890c-2aad60633c57.jpg?v=1770144625","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/zen-and-the-samurai-sword-japanese-warrior-techniques-for-agility-clarity-and-calm-9781786789686","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}