Written by Boye Lafayette De Mente, internationally known for his 60-plus books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Korea and Japan, this book distills the training that went into making the samurai of feudal Japan ,one of the most remarkable groups of people in history, with emphysis on modern-day martial arts training that is designed to develop all of the traits that are the most desirable in young people (and old!): respect for themselves and others, diligence, honesty, perseverance and the ambition to make themselves and the world a better place. De Mente is also the author of The Japanese Samurai Code and Samurai Strategies [Tuttle Publishing].
