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The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu

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The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu - Stevens, John, MD
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The insightful martial arts biography of Yamoaka Tesshu, the larger-than-life samurai who founded his own school of swordsmanship and helped restore practical imperial rule to Japan Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs ...

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The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu 1994, Shambhala, Boston

ISBN-13: 9781570620508

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