A training handbook for everyone who enjoys Japanese martial arts and samurai culture, allowing them to go beyond basic dojo training.

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.