The Complete Martial Arts of Japan
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The Complete Martial Arts of Japan by Eric Shahan
A translation of Bugei-Zensho 武芸全書. Originally published in 1898. Three Japanese martial arts books covering all the martial arts studied by Samurai. The Samurai who wrote this book, Sugawara Sadamoto, included illustrated descriptions of:Kenjutsu (sword techniques)
Sojutsu (spear techniques)
Kyujutsu (Japanese archery)
Jujutsu
Iai (Sword Drawing)
Shikomi Zue (Sword Concealed in a Cane)
He also included information on how to do test-cutting with a Katana and perform Kenbu (Sword Dance.) These important early books on Japanese martial arts are available in a single volume for the first time. Includes the original illustrations on every page along with a full translation. First English translation.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781950959341 |
| ISBN 10 | 1950959341 |
| Title | The Complete Martial Arts of Japan |
| Author | Eric Shahan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Eric Michael Shahan |
| Year published | 2020-12-13 |
| Number of pages | 366 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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