MARTIAL ARTS AND WARRIOR HAIKU AND SENRYU

This unique book is a text that honors the martial arts and warriors through the Japanese Zen poetry forms of Haiku and Senryu. Unlike most poetry books this one also includes numerous photographs and illustrations along with the 5-7-5 syllable haiku and senryu. In fact, if you are a martial artist you will discover many of the haiku and senryu are actually mini-lessons condensed into a Zen poetic form. Those involved in the martial and warrior arts will also enjoy the many recommended books and material at the end of this text. If you are interested in the martial and cultural arts you will enjoy reading this book. This is a warrior poetry book combined with photographs and illustrations. The author, Joseph J. Truncale, has studied and been seriously involved in numerous martial arts, warrior combatives systems and Japanese cultural arts for more than 60 years.