Okinawan Samurai
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Okinawan Samurai
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Author : Chokushiki Aka/Ota
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-05-06
Okinawan Samurai written by Chokushiki Aka/Ota and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-06 with categories.
Troubled about the future of his only son and heir, a royal government official of the Ryukyu Kingdom wrote down his 'Instructions' as a code of practice for all affairs. Written in flowing, elegant Japanese, he refers to a wide spectrum of artistic accomplishments that the royal government officials were ought to study in those days, such as court etiquette, literature and poetry, music, calligraphy, the tea ceremony and so on. The author, who achieved a remarkable skill level in wielding both the pen and the sword, also informs us about various martial arts practiced in those days. Translated from Japanese for the first time, from centuries-long puzzling seclusion the state of affairs surrounding an 18th century Okinawan samurai vividly resurrects in what is considered 'Okinawa's most distinguished literature.'
The Samurai Capture A King
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Author : Stephen Turnbull
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-20
The Samurai Capture A King written by Stephen Turnbull and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-20 with History categories.
A brilliant but little-known operation, the Shimazu clan raid on the independent kingdom of Ryukyu (modern Okinawa) in 1609 is one of the most extraordinary episodes in samurai history and the culmination of centuries of rivalry between the two powers. The defeat of the Shimazu at Sekigahara in 1600, and their need to win favour with the new Shogun, led them to hatch an audacious plot to attack the islands on the Shogun's behalf and bring back the king of Ryukyu as a hostage. Stephen Turnbull gives a blow-by-blow account of the operation, from the daring Shimazu amphibious landing, to their rapid advance overland, and the tactical feigned retreat that saw the Shimazu defeat the Okinawan army and kidnap their king in spectacular fashion. With a detailed background and specially commissioned artwork, the scene is set for a dramatic retelling of this fascinating raid.
Okinawa No Bushi No Te The Hands Of The Okinawan Bushi
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Author : Ronald L. Lindsey
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-09-30
Okinawa No Bushi No Te The Hands Of The Okinawan Bushi written by Ronald L. Lindsey and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-30 with Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental categories.
"Bushi, the Samurai warriors of Okinawa, proudly strolled through the streets and castle halls of Okinawa carrying out their ancient duties of protecting the king, royal family, and other nobles of Okinawa. Mr. Lindsey writes of the history and the culture of Okinawa that produced the Okinawan Bushi, ... [examining] the history of various Bushi and [explaining] how their individual karate styles are being practiced in karate schools found all over the world today"--Amazon.com.
The Best Of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series Book
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Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915-09-15
The Best Of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series Book written by Shihan Nishiuchi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1915-09-15 with categories.
Dynamic martial arts instructional weapons book by world renowned Okinawan martial arts weapons master Shihan Nishiuchi on the Kama (sickles). This book is one of a series authored by him. Additional books in the series are Bo (staff), Nunchaku, Sai, Tonfa, Kuwa (hoe), Eyeku (Oar), Shu-chu (Tecchu/Tee naka), Timbei (Shield & Short sword), Nuntee, and Traditional martial artists manors. Also Japanese Samurai Sword: there are three series available. Instructional DVDs are available for each weapons.Both the books and the DVDs are finely detailed with clear instructions.Learn from the best!
The Best Of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series
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Author : Shihan Nishiuchi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-11-15
The Best Of Okinawan Martial Arts Weapons Series written by Shihan Nishiuchi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-15 with categories.
Dynamic martial arts instructional weapons book by world renowned Okinawan martial arts weapons master Shihan Nishiuchi on the Nunchaku. This book is one of a series authored by him. Additional books in the series are Bo (staff), Kama (Sickles), Sai, Tonfa, Kuwa (hoe), Eyeku (Oar), Shu-chu (Tecchu/Tee naka), Timbei (Shield & Short sword), Nuntee, and Traditional martial artists manors. Also Japanese Samurai Sword: there are three series available. Instructional DVDs are available for each weapons.Both the books and the DVDs are finely detailed with clear instructions.Learn from the best!
Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 2
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Author : Patrick McCarthy
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-12-20
Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts Volume 2 written by Patrick McCarthy 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.
In Ancient Okinawan Martial Arts: Koryu Uchinadi readers have access, for the first time, to an extensive collection of the most important documents written by and about Okinawa's most famous karate and kobudo masters and their arts, as well as to photographs of kobujutsu katas of historical significance. This two–volume anthology includes previously untranslated texts by Chojun Miyagi (founder of Goju Ryu Karate), Kenwa Mabuni (founder of Shito Ryu Karate), Shinken Taira (founder of Ryukyu Kobudo), Choshin Chibana (founder of Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate), and Choki Motobu (the notorious scrapper who in his maturity went on to teach many who became great masters in their own right). Patrick McCarthy–with the able assistance of his wife, Yuriko McCarthy–provides expert translation and commentary based on his extensive research into these masters and the systems they founded, as well as into the establishment of the Okinawan karate tradition in the main islands of Japan.
The Okinawans
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Author : R. Sanchez
language : en
Publisher: BookRix
Release Date : 2014-07-03
The Okinawans written by R. Sanchez and has been published by BookRix this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-03 with Fiction categories.
The Ryukyuans as they were also called were not just mere people on a foreign shore. Their culture, customs and way of life, led me to always call them, “The Okinawans. Now in past remembrances and thoughts, I lay out my journey in that time.
Okinawan Weaponry Hidden Methods Ancient Myths Of Kobudo Te
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Author : Mark D Bishop
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2017-02-07
Okinawan Weaponry Hidden Methods Ancient Myths Of Kobudo Te written by Mark D Bishop and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-07 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This work clearly defines and catalogues the fifty historical hand-held weapons that were used in Okinawa Prefecture and the Ryukyu Islands from the dawn of its history. It show the stages of development and introduction of these weapons to the islands and how they affected the culture through the ages. The 'standard five' popular weapons of the modern era (bo, sai, tonfa, nunchaku & kama) are described in detail with many scale drawings, but surprisingly, it clearly shows the influence of bladed weapons, such as the curved sword. Firearms also made a huge contribution to Ryukyuan weapon development, so these are also introduced in their historical context. Most surprising is the contextual detail of the historic eras, such as the affects of the Satsuma Invasion of the Ryukyu Islands in 1609 & the dissolution of the monarchy in 1879. Contrary to popular myth, between these years Okinawans did not adopt farmers tools for self protection, for quite a different history is revealed herein.
Samurai Scoundrels And Saints
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Author : Christopher M. Clarke
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2011-04-23
Samurai Scoundrels And Saints written by Christopher M. Clarke and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-23 with History categories.
Asian history is replete with stories of combat, heroism, self-sacrifice, valor, strategy, and compassion. Samurai, Scoundrels, and Saints includes more than three dozen such stories, ranging from the famous woman warrior, Tomoe Gozen, to how the renowned samurai, Miyamoto Musashi was almost killed in the bath tub and from the monk who defied the Mongols, to the supernatural creatures that reputedly taught the famous warrior Yoshitsune how to fight. It includes tales of daring rescues, narrow escapes, treachery, and Zen enlightenment. The final tale tells the story of "The Last Samurai" who remained in the jungle of Guam from the time of the Japanese surrender in 1945 until he was finally convinced the war was over and he could surrender in 1972. Samurai, Scoundrels and Saints is heavily illustrated and has a beautiful full-color cover. It is sure to appeal to martial artists, arm-chair enthusiasts, those interested in Asian history, and people just looking for a "good read."
The Food Of Paradise
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Author : Rachel Laudan
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 1996-08-01
The Food Of Paradise written by Rachel Laudan and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-08-01 with Cooking categories.
Recent winner of a prestigious award from the Julia Child Cookbook Awards, presented by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Lauden was given the 1997 Jane Grigson Award, presented to the book that, more than any other entered in the competition, exemplifies distinguished scholarship. Hawaii has one of the richest culinary heritages in the United States. Its contemporary regional cuisine, known as "local food" by residents, is a truly amazing fusion of diverse culinary influences. Rachel Laudan takes readers on a thoughtful, wide-ranging tour of Hawaii's farms and gardens, fish auctions and vegetable markets, fairs and carnivals, mom-and-pop stores and lunch wagons, to uncover the delightful complexities and incongruities in Hawaii's culinary history. More than 150 recipes, photographs, a bibliography of Hawaii's cookbooks, and an extensive glossary make The Food of Paradise an invaluable resource for cooks, food historians, and Hawaiiana buffs.