The Book of Samurai

<b>The first installment in a multi-volume guide on the lost arts of the samurai&#151;presented in the English language for the very first time</b><br><br>Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami have brought the teachings of the famed samurai school Natori-Ryu back to life through&#160;The Book of Samurai&#160;series. This first installment is a translation of two secret scrolls and establishes the&#160;Fundamental Teachings&#160;of a samurai student revealing the basic traditions of Natori-Ryu.<br>&#160;<br>The first scroll&#160;Heika Jodan contains 290 lessons that define the baseline for samurai during times of peace&#151;a time which is considered as preparation for war. It focuses each student on expanding their own ability and conduct giving them the mind-set needed for any battles to come. The second scroll&#160;Ippei Yoko&#160;moves the student onto the field of battle. It provides them with an understanding of what is expected during a campaign of war and the necessary guidance for samurai who are to take up arms for the first time. These first two Natori-Ryu documents are an in-depth and detailed account of the practicality of samurai warfare opening up the lost world of these Japanese warriors to all modern readers.