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His 2nd book will be distributed throughout the world now !
After 5 years of work, Kohshyu’s 2nd book will finally be at every bookstore in the world!
It includes DVD has Kohshyu's live performance with the technical explanation and his message in both Japanese / English.

He has devoted his passion into the truth and light.
You will sense and taste it by reading this book. How he wants to assist the world by sharing the legacy from ancient Japan.
His philosophy Koh Ryu Do is to enhance the light in everyone’s heart of the world.
He says "things always change and some things never change!"
And that is humanity ♪

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Japan’s famous samurai warriors were more than just soldiers—they were adherents to a strict code of honor who respected the deeper, spiritual meaning of the way of the sword. To the samurai, battle was sacred.

"The Samurai Sword" is an indispensable guide to theory and practice that respects both the physical and spiritual aspects of martial arts practice with the samurai sword. Featuring guidance for selecting, maintaining and using your sword, it also delves into the practical value of meditation and provides brief, inspirational biographies of some of the greatest samurai, men whose words and deeds embodied the true spirit of the samurai warrior.
Written by a descendant of samurai warriors, "The Samurai Sword" provides both a strong, hands-on foundation for beginners and advice for the practiced swordsperson.

Product Details
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; with companion DVD edition (Feb, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0804837511
ISBN-13: 978-0804837514

Kohshyu Yoshida was born and raised in Chiba, Japan.
The great-grandson of a ronin samurai warrior, he has studied martial arts from all over the world and now teaches martial arts in Los Angeles, CA. He has appeared in Hollywood films including Blade and The Last Samurai . He also starred as the Red Ranger in the international hit television show The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers .

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Samurai of Dreams

Kohshyu's 1st Book Also Available

It talks about his life story.
He has always dedicated his life to dreams and passion.
Now he realizes that sharing his life experiences might have a good chance to uplift others.

He also realizes that this was the reason he had to follow his heart's desire for such a long time.
Now he can speak about the truth to others!

This action is to serve the world, and this is why this book is called

Samurai of Dreams: The autobiography of Kohshyu Yoshida

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