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Inspired by the seemingly random nature of Japanese zuihitsu writing, Dancing Embers sidesteps the cliches of the martial arts and gently pries open their non-existence.In this work, Sleiman draws on over a decade of his experiences of living and training in Japan. The 99 passages of the book - some no more than a single, expressive sentence - offer unexpectedly profound glimpses into the natural beauty of budo.By bringing out the normality of this least understood of arts, Sleiman once again offers his gratitude to his teacher and provides a unique addition to the zuihitsu literary and martial arts traditions.

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Sleiman Azizi moved to Japan in 2001 to study the martial arts. He stayed in Japan, living and working there for a decade before returning to Australia. Proficient in Japanese, he often acted as an interpreter for visiting students. His unexpected experiences lead to the publication of a number of books including The Art of Life and Death, Shadow Inspiration, Dancing Embers and Cloud Break. Influenced by the seemingly random nature of Japanese zuihitsu writing, Sleiman's works reflect his understanding of budo as an entirely natural phenomenon. Besides writing, his budo study also lead to interests in Noh theatre, Japanese aesthetics and, strangely enough, traditional sushi.

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