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Japanese sword fighting : secrets of the samurai / Masaaki Hatsumi ; photos by Minoru Hirata and Kyuzo Akashi ; translated by Bruce Appleby and Doug Wilson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hatsumi, Masaaki, 1931-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Martial arts--Japan.
- Martial arts.
- Sword play--Japan.
- Sword play.
- Japan.
- Physical Description:
- 239 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Tokyo ; New York : Kodansha International, 2005.
- Summary:
- In Japanese Sword Fighting, world-renowned ninja grandmaster and bestselling author Masaaki Hatsumi reflects on the hidden essence of this revered martial art and its role in the modern world. He 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. Drawing on his deep knowledge, the author demonstrates advanced, practical applications of the art using the stick, spear, naginata, kusarigama, and jutte. He also considers forms using armor and mutodori (no sword)--the ultimate martial skill of the samurai. The text is enhanced with works of calligraphy by famous samurai masters, important historical scrolls, and Iavish illustrations that convey the grace and beauty of sword fighting.
- ISBN:
- 4770021984
- OCLC:
- 64551795
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