Classical Fighting Arts Of Japan
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Classical Fighting Arts Of Japan
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Author : Serge Mol
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated
Release Date : 2001
Classical Fighting Arts Of Japan written by Serge Mol and has been published by Kodansha Amer Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The fierceness of the Japanese warrior and his fighting arts has fascinated Westerners since Europeans first came into contact with Japan more than 450 years ago. Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu is the first comprehensive English-language book on traditional jujutsu. Author Serge Mol-working almost exclusively from original Japanese source materials-vividly outlines the history of the close-quarter fighting methods that warriors developed not only to prove themselves on the battlefield and in daily life, but also to the constantly ready to defend their feudal lords. A great number of jujutsu styles and techniques-armed and unarmed-have existed over the centuries, and many of the classical weapon schools also instructed in the use of jujutsu. The Classical Fighting Arts of Japan expertly guides readers through the rise and development of many of the major schools. The classical martial arts as practiced in the ancient ryuha were deeply interwoven. For this reason, this definitive guide to koryu jujutsu will not only be invaluable to practioners of traditional and modern jujutsu, but will be of great interest to enthusiasts of modern budo such as judo, aikido, kendo, and iaido. Mol explores the historical and cultural factors that helped shape jujutsu and the martial arts in general. He offers a detailed look at individual jujutsu ryuha, giving details on the school's history (where possible including illustrations of their founders and photos of ancient manuscripts). This book is richly illustrated with numerous photographs of rare documents and with many photos of exponents demonstration techniques, many of which have never before been shown outside Japan. In addition to his extensive research in original source material, Mol had regular access in conversation, over the course of years, to the insights of the grandmasters of several of the most important jujutsu schools that remain active today. Classical Fighting Arts of Japan will be a welcome addition to the personal collection of every serious student of Japanese martial arts.
Classical Weaponry Of Japan
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Author : Serge Mol
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 2003
Classical Weaponry Of Japan written by Serge Mol and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Classical Budo
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Author : Donn F. Draeger
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 1990-10-01
Classical Budo written by Donn F. Draeger and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-10-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo, or "martial ways" are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. The author details the history, philosophy, and methods of a variety of these "martial ways," some using weapons and some weaponless, and reveals how they evolved from their combative roots. The book includes fascinating artwork from classical sources, and archival photographs of modern budo masters in action.
Classical Budo
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Author : Donn F. Draeger
language : en
Publisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
Release Date : 1973
Classical Budo written by Donn F. Draeger and has been published by Weatherhill, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Koryu Bujutsu
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Author : Diane Skoss
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Koryu Bujutsu written by Diane Skoss and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Japan S Ultimate Martial Art
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Author : Darrell Max Craig
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-20
Japan S Ultimate Martial Art written by Darrell Max Craig and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-20 with Sports & Recreation categories.
With extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an effective tool for mastering this ancient martial art. The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal era, Jiu-jitsu is the forerunner of Judo and the precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, such as mixed martial arts (MMA). For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was kept secret and taught only to a select few. Based on the author's study with instructors at the Tokyo police academy, this book presents all the traditional techniques of Jujitsu, also known as Jiu-jitsu. These techniques teach you valuable restraining methods that force your opponent to submit without abuse by using pressure points. It shows you tips for search and seizure, and the almost extinct art of Hojojutsu--how to tie people up without using any knots. Japan's Ultimate Martial Art addresses and demonstrates the full range of Kaisho Goshin Budo Taiho Jitsu Ryu (Tokyo police self-defense). Learn specific techniques such as: The use of hands Throwing an opponent The use of weapons This fascinating Jiujitsu book, designed as a training manual, also serves as a remarkable illustrated guide to the secret art of Japanese samurai self-defense.
Samurai Fighting Arts
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Author : Fumon Tanaka
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 2003
Samurai Fighting Arts written by Fumon Tanaka and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Classical Bujutsu
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Author : Donn F. Draeger
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Classical Bujutsu written by Donn F. Draeger and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Evolved amid the incessant warfare of medieval Japan, bujutsu, or "martial arts," provided the warrior with the technical and psychological training that prepared him to use his weapons in actual combat. Classical Bujutsu emphasizes the intensely practical nature of these martial arts. The author describes sixteen major forms of bujutsu, employing a variety of weapons and techniques.
Spike Chain
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Author : Charles V. Gruzanski
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 1991-01-15
Spike Chain written by Charles V. Gruzanski and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-01-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This two-in-one book introduces secrets of two little known branches of the martial arts of Japan. The first involves the use of the manrikigusari, a length of chain with with weighted ends, used in various ways for self-defense. The second part of this book deals with Shuriken-Jutsu, which came some time later. It involves the use of metal spikes (shuriken) of various lengths and shapes, which are either thrown or used as hand weapons. The art today is a dying one and presently in Japan, there are believed to be only a handful of men left who are practiced in the shuriken technique. For Japanese martial arts enthusiasts, this book will prove interesting and informative reading.
Old School
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Author : Ellis Amdur
language : en
Publisher: Freelance Academy Press
Release Date : 2014-12-31
Old School written by Ellis Amdur and has been published by Freelance Academy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Koryu, literally, 'old flow from the past,' refers to Japanese martial traditions that predate the sweeping cultural changes that followed the Meiji Restoration of 1868. They generally have a very different character and tone from modern martial arts, such as kendo, judo or aikido which followed. More than the study of antique weapons, self-defense or a form of athletics, these martial traditions are a cultural legacy and a window to another time and place. In the first edition of Old School, Ellis Amdur, a renowned martial arts researcher, and himself an instructor in two different surviving koryu, gave readers a rare glimpse into feudal Japanese warrior arts, both as they were in the past and as they live on today. Nearly a decade later, he returns to the subject in this new, greatly expanded edition, bringing readers inside the dojos of a number ancient schools, providing details analysis of the evolution and morphology of uniquely Japanese weaponry, addressing the myth and reality of Japan's naginata-wielding warrior women, and discussing the modern relevance of the blood oaths, magical ritual and mysticism that often permeate the koryu. Finally, he looks at the challenge of preservation and transmission, especially as more and more practitioners of the koryu exist outside of Japan itself. Writing with a combination of the initiate's passion for his subject, and the scientist's rigorous search for the truth, Amdur asks critically: do the ancient traditions still meet the objectives of their founders? Are they successfully passing their ancient legacy down to the next generation? Over a third larger than the first edition and filled with new artwork and photography, Old School: Japanese Martial Traditions Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.