Bushido & Samurai Culture

In this concise and powerful exploration, Rev. Takemi Sasamori—a Japanese Methodist minister and master of traditional kenjutsu—bridges the worlds of Bushido, the samurai code, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Drawing from over 70 years of martial arts training and 40 years of ministry, Rev. Sasamori shows how the warrior virtues of honor, discipline, and self-sacrifice resonate deeply with Christian values.

Part spiritual reflection, part cultural history, this unique book answers key questions for believers:

• Are martial arts compatible with Christianity?

• What can the samurai teach us about following Christ?

• How can faith and martial discipline coexist?

 Perfect for Christian martial artists, students of Japanese culture, or anyone seeking deeper spiritual meaning through the martial path. 

Hardcover

ISBN: ‎ 979-8987242155 

Pages: 169

Dimensions: 6" x 9"

Yabuki Yuji, the 18th Soke of Ono-ha Itto-ryu and Kendo 8th Dan, opens the secret vaults of the Reigakudo, the headquarters of the mainline school of Ono-ha Itto-ryu, and presents heretofore hidden swords, letters, calligraphy, and other treasures passed down from headmaster-to-headmaster within Japan’s most prestigious school of kenjutsu.

This groundbreaking book offers an exclusive glimpse into:

• Authentic Ono-ha Itto-ryu Licenses – see original documents at the core of this school of kenjutsu.

• Unearthed Letters – revelations from kendo icons Takano Sasaburo, Naito Takaharu, Ogawa Kinnosuke, Saimura Goro, and Sasamori Junzo, never before published.

• A Rare Muromachi Period Sword – a newly discovered short sword crafted by the legendary Kaneie swordsmiths.

• Masterpieces by Nigara Kunitoshi – a Living National Treasure and Mukansa swordsmith, whose craftsmanship transcends appraisal.

• The Secrets of Kenjutsu Practice – detailed insights into how these treasured swords are used in actual kenjutsu practice at the Reigakudo.

• Introduction to Shin Muso Hayashizaki-ryu – learn about the influential school that fathered many iaido styles in Japan.

• Itto-ryu Kendo’s Sixty-Six Moves for Certain Victory – techniques that Sasamori Junzo and Takano Sasaburo adapted from Itto-ryu for use in modern kendo.

Including over 50 stunning color photos, this book is a must-have for martial arts enthusiasts, sword collectors, and anyone fascinated by Japan’s rich warrior heritage.

Softcover

ISBN: ‎ 979-8987242148  

Pages: 50

Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"