Author Claims Samurai Type Training Would Help American Students Succeed

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 23, 2012 -- Japanologist and author Boyé Lafayette De Mente says that samurai-type training should be introduced into educational systems worldwide, and has published a “samurai training manual” to help achieve that goal.

Internationally known for his books on Japanese culture and a recognized authority on the way of the samurai, the author has identified the principles and practices that made up the educational and training process of samurai youths and published them in a book entitled: "Samurai Principles & Practices That Will Help Preteens & Teens in School, Sports, Social Activities & Choosing Careers."
The book covers all of the basics of the samurai training—setting goals, discipline, diligence, perseverance, respect for others, self-respect, personal appearance, keeping things in order, living frugally, using intuitive and emotional intelligence, and tapping into cosmic power.

Japan’s famous samurai warriors ruled the country from 1192 until 1867. De Mente says that during the latter centuries of their reign their training went beyond martial arts and personal behavior to include such cultural pursuits as poetry, painting, calligraphy, history, philosophy and the unique samurai etiquette, making them one of the most remarkable groups of people the world has ever seen.
De Mente adds that training in karate, kendo (“the way of the sword”) and meditation are paths to learning the skills, morality and motivation that made the samurai so successful, and recommends that this training be incorporated into the educational system of Western countries.
“The present-day systems of parenting and educating in the U.S. and elsewhere obviously fail to provide the physical, intellectual and emotional framework that youths need to even approach their full potential,” he says.

De Mente makes the point that parents and teachers must take the lead in creating the opportunity necessary to build positive samurai-like qualities into the mindset and behavior of students. The book is available in both digital and printed editions from Amazon.com.
To see a catalog of De Mente’s 60-plus books go to authorsonlinebookshop.com.

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