Oscar Ratti
Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook met at Columbia University in New York, where he was doing graduate work in classical languages and she studying philosophy. Both share a longtime interest in the thought and rituals of ancient civilizations. Experts on the Japanese warrior arts and ethos, they were also the authors of Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere.
Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook met at Columbia University in New York, where he was doing graduate work in classical languages and she studying philosophy. Both share a longtime interest in the thought and rituals of ancient civilizations. Experts on the Japanese warrior arts and ethos, they were also the authors of Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere. See less
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The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke
By Nick, Marietta, GA, Jan 18, 2010
Excellent translation of a warriors code. This book really opened my mind. read more
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction an Illustrated Introduction
By Jeremy, South Bend, IN, Dec 17, 2009
Excellent illustrations and explanation of history. Every aikidoka should have this in their collection. read more
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Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
By Michael, Tempe, AZ, Aug 17, 2009
Highly informative and as comprehensive as a single book can be, this history of the samurai covers everything from the political situation in Japan during their reign to the curriculum samurais were... read more
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