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Den fullständiga guiden till yin yang : en illustrativ upptäcktsresa genom det kinesiska konceptet om motsatser, balans och harmoni
AvAntony Cummins
Inbunden, Svenska, 2024
308 kr
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Välkommen till den första boken någonsin som tar ett omfattande grepp om det dynamiska konceptet yinyang. Författaren Antony Cummins utforskar och förklarar det utifrån en mängd relevanta vinklar och perspektiv och på ett lättillgängligt sätt avslöjar han djupet och insikterna i denna uråldriga visdom. En mycket inspirerande bok för den som är intresserad av daoism, alternativmedicin och andra österländska kunskapsområden. De många illustrationerna förtydligar tankesätten och betydelsen ytterligare.
Yinyang är ett tidlöst begrepp som finns med i några av världens äldsta texter. Det utgör grunden för det kinesiska sättet att tänka och bidrar till förståelsen av de flesta kinesiska sedvänjor, från traditionell kinesisk medicin till daoism och feng shui. Det kan också berika våra liv genom att bidra till en bättre balans, både i vår närmiljö och i världen i stort.
Den grundläggande frågan som boken utforskar är: Vad är yinyang? Steg för steg, vägledd av tydliga bilder och illustrationer, avtäcks historien och användningen av detta koncept. Vidare erbjuds vägledning om hur vi kan integrera yinyang i våra liv.
Denna bok är en tidlös källa till visdom om motsatsernas kraft och hur de skapar balans och harmoni i universum. Här får du lära dig konsten att befinna dig på rätt plats vid rätt tillfälle genom att anpassa dig till naturens flöde och låta yinyang fylla ditt liv med överflöd.
Zen and the Samurai Sword
Japanese Warrior Techniques for Agility, Clarity and Calm
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
168 kr
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This 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.Embark on a warrior's quest to achieve the Zen-like state of a samuraiSharpen your mind, hone your senses, gain physical agility and reach peace through 100 key lessons in this unique book, as leading expert on Japanese military arts Antony Cummins brings ancient wisdom into the modern world.Combining esteemed philosophy, practical sword skills and traditional calligraphic practices – with a dash of the science behind Zen – this book will arm you with the spiritual weapons to engage in the fight to come: the conflict within your own mind.Explore what Zen is and who the samurai were before establishing your form and learning to travel through life without conflict, all based on historic scrolls. Discover teachings such as: Do not wait to create your masterpiece Heed your sixth sense Defeat the enemy before the war Understand that Zen is now By the end of this book, you will be a Zen warrior. Face life and its harsh lessons with a clear head, hold a truer understanding of the world and engage with problems – all with a unique samurai edge.
Book of Samurai: Fundamental Samurai Teachings
The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryū
AvAntony Cummins,Yoshie Minami
Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(2)
271 kr
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The Book of Samurai series presents the lost arts of the samurai in the English language for the first time.
Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare (the Book of Samurai Series)
The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryu
AvAntony Cummins
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
399 kr
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This new volume in the prestigious, beautifully presented Book of Samurai series offers an unparalleled understanding of a historical samurai's armour, weaponry and military tactics.
How to Be a Modern Samurai
10 Steps to Finding Your Power & Achieving SuccessAchieving Success
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
149 kr
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The first guide to using samurai self-discipline, focus and determination in order to find your unique inner power and be a success in your chosen field. This inspiring book offers historically authentic and highly effective mind-control and leadership techniques, as well as fun activities to bring a flavour of old Japan into your life.
Book of Ninja
The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual
AvAntony Cummins,Yoshie Minami
Inbunden, Engelska, 2013
379 kr
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The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual, The Book of Ninja provides a fully comprehensive guide to the ancient arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, trap building, infiltrating castles, assassination, hiding magic, lock by-passing, bridge building, thieves' tools and much more
Iga and Koka Ninja Skills
The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori
AvAntony Cummins,Yoshie Minami
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
197 kr
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‘A retainer of our domain, Renpeido Chikamatsu Hikonoshin Shigenori, each morning washed his face and hands, dressed himself in Hakama and prayed in front of the kamidana alter … His prayer was thus: “Please afford me success in war.” He kept to this routine all through his life.’Through patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team have unearthed a Shinobi treasure. The 18th-century military historian Chikamatsu recorded the oral traditions of the Ninja and passed on those skills in lectures he gave at his Renpeido school of war in Owari domain during the early 1700s. Chikamatsu wrote specifically about the Shinobi of Iga and Koka, regions from which warriors were hired all over the land in the days of war. The lost scrolls are filled with unknown Shinobi teachings, skills that include infiltration, assassination, explosives, magic and commando tactics, including an in depth commentary on Sun Tzu’s famous 13th chapter, ‘The Use of Spies’.
Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
3,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
198 kr
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Martial Arts expert Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, employing the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Norse Sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave. Illustrated with over 250 images, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts in effect represents the earliest combat manual in the world. This insight into the warriors who were the scourge of Dark Age Europe is a feat of textual interpretation – and imagination.
In Search of the Ninja
The Historical Truth of Ninjutsu
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
187 kr
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Lost in modern myth, false history and general misinterpretation, the Ninja have been misrepresented for many years. More recently, a desire for a more historical view of the ninja has become a popular theme in the history/martial arts community and Antony Cummins is the primary driving force behind that movement.In Search of the Ninja is based upon the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team’s translations of the major ninja manuals and consists of genuinely new material. Little historical research has been done on the Ninja of Japan. Here for the first time the connection of the famous Hattori family warriors with the Ninja is explained. The Samurai versus Ninja myth is dispelled. The realities of Ninja skills are analysed. How did a Ninja work underwater when mining castle walls? How can a bird be used to set fire to the enemy’s camp? The book explores newly discovered connections to ancient Chinese manuals, lost skills and the ‘hidden’ Zen philosophy that the Ninja followed. In Search of the Ninja is the first and only historical look at the shinobi of ancient Japan.
Beyond Blackbelt
100 Lessons on the Japanese Martial Arts
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2027
193 kr
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Once you reach black belt, what next? Another black belt?This book will teach you everything you need to know to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture, specifically concerning the dojo and the relevant etiquette, including the rituals and theory behind the major Japanese religions and philosophies. In addition to this, it will teach you all about the samurai, their armour and weapons, their military strategy, philosophy of war and their connections to ancient Chinese warfare. A sizeable glossary and language guide will also help you master the many Japanese terms necessary for any study of Japan.Will you have a go at calligraphy with a brush and ink, try your hand at the tea ceremony or even attempt hiku poetry? Beyond Blackbelt is the book every karate, jujutsu, kenjutsu and samurai student has ever needed. Take yourself beyond your blackbelt and succeed.
Dark Side of Japan
Ancient Black Magic, Folklore, Ritual
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
171 kr
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The Dark Side of Japan is a collection of folk tales, black magic, protection spells, monsters and other dark interpretations of life and death from Japanese folklore. Much of the information comes from ancient documents, translated into English here for the first time. Antony Cummins has also searched the now forgotten Victorian volumes on Japanese mythology and explains recent academic research on Japan for the non-expert. Antony has transformed the complex information into a modern rendering, with stories and details that let a modern reader enter into the world of the forgotten legends of old Japan and the superstitions that colour them, some of which still exist today.The Dark Side of Japan is profusely illustrated, with drawings showcasing the ‘hellish’ concepts within. And remarkably hellish they are, too. Consider the kappa: ‘goblin-like creatures that have the body of a child, the face of a tiger adorned with a beak and the shell of a turtle. They drag people into rivers and ponds and drown them. If a woman gives birth to a kappa baby after being raped, the baby is hacked to death.’
True Path of the Ninja
The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (An Authentic Ninja Training Manual)
AvAntony Cummins
E-bok
Engelska, 2011
123 kr
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True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—the famous 17th-century ninjutsu manual. Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission.True Path of the Ninja covers the following topics:What a ninja is and what equipment he needs The skills of infiltration and information gatheringHow to disrupt and distract the enemyHow to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja missionsIn addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja. About this new edition: This second edition contains a new introduction by the translator and has been thoroughly updated to reflect developments that shed new light on the original Japanese text.
Samurai and Ninja
The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique
AvAntony Cummins
E-bok
Engelska, 2016
211 kr
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The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy. Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these very real—and very lethal—medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting specialists, while others were masters of deception and sabotage. Some fought for loyalty, others for personal gain. What these warriors all shared in common was their unflinching personal bravery, skill and brutality.In Samurai and Ninja, Cummins separates myth from reality and shows why the Japanese were the greatest warriors of all time:He describes the Samurai and the Ninja as they really were in earlier times when battles raged across Japan—not in later times when war became obsolete and Japanese warriors became philosophers, scholars and courtiers.He describes the social context of the day and the feudal world into which the warriors were trained to fight and die for their lords.He exposes the essentially brutal nature of warfare in medieval Japan. This book is illuminated by many rare Japanese manuscripts and texts which are translated into English for the very first time.
Modern Ninja Warfare
Ninja Tactics for the Modern Warrior
AvAntony Cummins
E-bok
Engelska, 2019
198 kr
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Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi) and how they can be employed to counter modern security threats. This book provides an ideal overview of Ninjutsu techniques for security personnel, military, Special Forces, military history buffs and anyone serious about learning how Ninja tactics can be applied to the modern world.Ninja historian Antony Cummins, himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval Japanese military, as well as how they compare to today''s Special Forces and covert military groups. The chapters include a detailed look at the defensive strategies, engagement against specific threats, intelligence gathering, territorial concerns, mental focus and the spiritual mind-control techniques of these invisible warriors.With over 100 striking illustrations that vividly portray the Ninjas'' secret world, this book shines new light on their shadowy methods. In the process, the mythical image of the Ninja is washed away revealing the reality of these commando-spies of medieval Japan.
Shoninki: The Original Japanese Text
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Japanska
338 kr
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Shinobi Hiden
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska
338 kr
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Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 1
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Japanska
367 kr
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Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 2
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Japanska
367 kr
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Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 3
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Japanska
367 kr
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La Busqueda Del Ninja: La Verdad Historica Sobre El Ninjutsu
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Spanska
256 kr
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The Lost Warfare of India: An Illustrated Guide
AvHarjit Singh Sagoo,Antony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska
287 kr
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Secret Traditions of the Shinobi
Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls
AvAntony Cummins,Yoshie Minami
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
209 kr
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Secret Traditions of the Shinobi
Hattori Hanzo''s Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls
AvYoshie Minami,Antony Cummins
E-bok
Engelska, 2012
247 kr
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The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after collection of historical documents brings to light the secret practices, techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles of the shinobi. Included are: • the Shinobi Hiden, or "Secret Ninja Tradition," a documentation of techniques commonly attributed to one of the best-known ninja masters, Hattori Hanzo; • the Koka Ryu Ninjutsu Densho, a small but important work from the Edo period that reveals the realm of ninja magic and spells; • the three shinobi scrolls of the Gunpo Jiyoshu, a manual enthusiastically promoted by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan; • one hundred poems written between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries—making them the oldest collection of written ninjutsu information in the world; and• seventy historical black-and-white illustrations depicting ninja tools and weapons. Secret Traditions of the Shinobi will enthrall martial artists eager to learn the real skills of the shinobi, as well as anyone interested in this exciting period of Japanese history and espionage.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Secrets of the Ninja
AvAntony Cummins,Sean Michael Wilson
E-bok
Engelska, 2015
180 kr
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Lost Samurai School
Secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu
AvMieko Koizumi,Antony Cummins
E-bok
Engelska, 2016
287 kr
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Available for the first time in English, this book is both an illustrated samurai arts manual and a groundbreaking historical account of the teachings of a Japanese samurai who formed a school known as Mubyoshi Ryu in the 1600s. Abundantly illustrated with more than 350 images representing the practices of Mubyoshi Ryu, The Lost Samurai School collects and translates ancient documents that contain the instructions of founding master Hagiwara Juzo, revealing the enthralling martial arts, secret weapons, magic, and espionage as they were practiced by samurai in their daily lives. The scrolls contain fascinating descriptions of “civilian” samurai skills, which concentrate more on personal protection than battlefield warfare, including the full ninja curriculum and elements of esoteric magic. Antony Cummins contextualizes the many expertly translated documents with a history of the era, the school, and its grandmaster. The illustrations bring to life the skills required to master everything from jūjutsu, to shuriken-jutsu (throwing blades), to swords, to chain weapons, to the quarterstaff. The Lost Samurai School is a journey into the past that will preserve such skills for the future.
Ninja Skills
The Authentic Ninja Training Manual
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2018
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster:(1)
187 kr
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This is the world's only illustrated guide to the real ninja teachings of historic Japan. These original techniques are presented in a highly accessible 'how-to' format that combines easy-to-follow text with a fresh, contemporary design that includes step-by-step photographs.
Book of Bushido
The Complete Guide to Real Samurai Chivalry
AvAntony Cummins
Inbunden, Engelska, 2022
314 kr
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This is the book on bushido, the much-cited but widely misrepresented samurai code of honour. Drawing on authentic historical texts, it is a detailed and accurate exploration of medieval life in Japan and the samurai, a must-have for anyone with a love of martial arts or Japanese history.
Ultimate I Ching
An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to the Book of Changes
AvAntony Cummins
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
309 kr
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All you need to know to start working with the I-Ching straightaway. Uniquely accessible, with simple step-by-step lessons and striking red-and-black graphics.
Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's World
AvAntony Cummins
Inbunden, Engelska, 2023
361 kr
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The One Ring contains the entire epic and famously labyrinthine history of Middle Earth, taken from J.R.R. Tolkien's books (The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, as well as all the lesser known volumes), broken down into easy-to-absorb chunks, arranged in chronological order and fully explained. For the first time ever, fans of the films, TV series and books can benefit from:All the events of all Tolkien's books slotted into a timeline from the very start to the very finish, with narrative arcs outlinedEasy-reference lists of the players, places, gods, weapons, magical tools, creatures - and much more.Explanation of why certain actions were highlighted in the narrative, for example how Gimli the Dwarf being given three strands of golden hair by the Lady Galadriel would have sent shockwaves through the elven communityResolution of confusing issues, eg multiple names in different languages being given to the same characters and placesAround 140 full-colour illustration details, diagrams and graphics to help make concepts clearer.Offering the complex history, mythology and geography of Middle Earth in bite-sized super-accessible form, this is an unusual and compelling approach to Tolkien's work and a must for all his fans.
Old Japan
Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai
AvAntony Cummins
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
155 kr
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Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was closed in 1635 many travellers from the West were able to experience its unique traditions and culture.Their accounts speak of legends of powerful dragons and devils, tales of the revered emperor and the protocol surrounding him, following complex etiquette in everything from tea ceremonies to footwear, and bloodthirsty warlords who exacted cruel and unusual punishments for the smallest of crimes.In Old Japan Antony Cummins uses these captivating eyewitness accounts to reveal fascinating facts and myths from the mysterious Land of the Rising Sun.

Antony Cummins – författare

Den fullständiga guiden till yin yang : en illustrativ upptäcktsresa genom det kinesiska konceptet om motsatser, balans och harmoni

Zen and the Samurai Sword

Book of Samurai: Fundamental Samurai Teachings

Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare (the Book of Samurai Series)

How to Be a Modern Samurai

Book of Ninja

Iga and Koka Ninja Skills

Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts

In Search of the Ninja

Beyond Blackbelt

Dark Side of Japan

True Path of the Ninja

Samurai and Ninja

Modern Ninja Warfare

Shoninki: The Original Japanese Text

Shinobi Hiden

Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 1

Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 2

Bansenshukai - The Original Japanese Text: Book 3

La Busqueda Del Ninja: La Verdad Historica Sobre El Ninjutsu

The Lost Warfare of India: An Illustrated Guide

Secret Traditions of the Shinobi

Secret Traditions of the Shinobi

Secrets of the Ninja

Lost Samurai School

Ninja Skills

Book of Bushido

Ultimate I Ching

Ultimate Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's World

Old Japan