Description

Grade

  1. Excellent+++++
  2. This is a translation of an important classic on Zen swordfighting. Yagyu Munenori was so widely renowned that he was appointed official sword instructor to two Tokugawa shoguns. (The position was always coveted by Miyamoto Musashi, but he never succeeded in gaining the post). Yagyu's style is known as the Shinkage-ryu style, for centuries the official style of the Tokugawa dynasty. His spiritual mentor was Zen priest Takuan. Here, Yagyu's Buddhist spirituality is clearly reflected in his central idea of ​​the "life-giving sword" - the notion of controlling an opponent by the spiritual readiness to fight, rather than during the fight. His mastery of restraint and diplomacy made him a trusted political and military advisor to the shoguns. This book is a look into a master swordsman's thoughts on nonattachment and even non-violence.

Appearance/Included Item

  1. This is Japan Import, written in Japanese Language.
  2. The product is pre-owned/used and may have some signs of use, age, scratches, dirt, etc. aside from the pictures, but there are no major problems in reading/viewing the book.
  3. Please be reminded to refer the photos for details of accessories. Please note that there may be missing obis or appendices. 

Grading Scale

Pre-owned/ Unopened

Pre-owned, but never used before.

Mint

High quality – A few times usage

Excellent+++++

fairly good condition with signs of use and scratches.

Excellent

Average product with considerable signs of use and scratches.

Fair

Below average quality with some special notes.

Poor

Poor condition, but operative condition.

Junk

Junk item /Inoperative condition.