Japanese Sword Fighting
Secrets of the Samurai
$57.21
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2019
Summary
Renowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the spirit of the samurai.
For centuries, sword masters like Miyamoto Musashi have been revered, and have fascinated and inspired people everywhere. Now, in his definitive work, Masaaki Hatsumi, the world’s most famous living budo and ninja grandmaster, shares his vast knowledge of Japanese sword fighting as it’s been practiced through the ages: its history,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781568365923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1568365926 |
| Author: | Masaaki Hatsumi |
| Publisher: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Imprint: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 893g |
| Dimensions: | 178mm x 254mm |
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Critics Review
”[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
Masaaki Hatsumi
Born in 1931, Masaaki Hatsumi progressed through various martial arts before meeting his mentor, Takamatsu Toshitsugu. He studied with Toshitsugu for fifteen years, becoming the 34th Grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu and eight other arts, which Hatsumi unified into the Bujinkan system. While traveling the world, teaching thousands of individual students as well as classes of law enforcement professionals, he received numerous accolades from politicians and spiritual leaders of many nationalities. Hatsumi continues to teach and hold workshops on ninjutsu.
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