Overview
The author is the most famous Ninja grandmaster and the top Budo master in the world. He is the author of our current bestsellers The Way of the Ninja and Advanced Stick Fighting, as well as of the perennial bestseller Stick Fighting. In this book, the author explains the essence, truth, and wisdom of Japanese sword-fighting techniques, using the long sword, short sword and ninja sword, among others. Through his writing and many detailed pictures, he reveals the hidden reality behind this fascinating martial art. This book shows various classical and practical sword-fighting techniques, including Ninja kenpo, Kageryu, Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, and the two-sword techniques. It also includes sword techniques for use against an opponent armed with a stick, spear, naginata, kusarigama, or jutte. The book is further illustrated with calligraphy by famous samurai masters, such as Aasari Matashichiro and Yamaoka Tesshu.
Full Product Details
Author: Masaaki Hatsumi
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
Imprint: Kodansha International Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 2.00cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 26.60cm
Weight: 0.875kg
ISBN: 9784770021984
ISBN 10: 4770021984
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 07 February 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Replaced By: 9781568364612
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
[Masaaki Hatsumi] explores the history of bushido and its legendary figures, and covers a wide variety of classical techniques as well as the famed two-sword fighting techniques. ... The text is enhanced with works of calligraphy by famous samurai masters, important historical scrolls, and lavish illustrations that convey the grace and beauty of sword fighting. -Rafu Shimpo<br> .,. Japanese Sword Fighting, a truly must-have manual for Japanese swordsmanship enthusiasts. -Wisconsin Bookwatch<br>
[Masaaki Hatsumi] explores the history of bushido and its legendary figures, and covers a wide variety of classical techniques as well as the famed two-sword fighting techniques. ... The text is enhanced with works of calligraphy by famous samurai masters, important historical scrolls, and lavish illustrations that convey the grace and beauty of sword fighting. -Rafu Shimpo. ..Japanese Sword Fighting, a truly must-have manual for Japanese swordsmanship enthusiasts. -Wisconsin Bookwatch
Author Information
Dr. MASAAKI HATSUMI was born in 1931. After progressing through various martial arts, he found his life's mentor, Takamatsu Toshitsugu, and studied under him for the next fifteen years, becoming the 34th Grand Master of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which he unified into the Bujinkan system. Dr. Hatsumi has taught thousands of individual students as well as instructing at law enforcement agencies all over the world, and has received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. He has also worked as a professional osteopath, acted in a popular television series, is the author of many books and DVDs on Ninjutsu and Budo, and was for many years Chairman of the International Department of the Japan Literary Artists' Club.
