Download or read book Uchine Japanese Throwing Arrow written by Sakai Shigeki and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of material related to the Uchine, the Japanese Throwing Arrow, a weapon carried by Samurai when they travelled by palanquin. Originating as a weapon of last resort for archers whose bowstring had broken, the Uchine evolved into a close-quarters combat weapon as well as a self-defense weapon when traveling. Includes the origin of this surprising weapon as well as throwing techniques by Fujita Seiko, the 14th headmaster of the Koga School of Ninjutsu. Several blueprints for Throwing Arrow construction from Edo Era documents are included.
Download or read book Classical Weaponry of Japan written by Serge Mol and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Weaponry Of Japan is a Kodansha International publication.
Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1990-03 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.
Download or read book Weapons of the Samurai written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully illustrated new book describes and analyses the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors. It examines the range of weapons used by them at different times and in different situations. Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they were employed by individual samurai using many previously untranslated primary texts, and explains how their use spread more widely among low-class troops, pirates and rebels. It also shows how schools of martial arts took over and changed the weapons and their uses during the peaceful Edo Period (1615–1868).
Download or read book Bows Arrows and Quivers of Ancient Japan written by Frances Seyssel-Hawley and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Japanese Throwing Weapons written by Daniel Fletcher and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the Japanese art of shuriken throwing with this illustrated martial arts guide. Japanese Throwing Weapons: Mastering Shuriken Throwing Techniques is a detailed instruction manual for learning authentic shuriken throwing techniques as practiced in Japan, known as shuriken-jutsu. Daniel Fletcher studied under Japan's most notable shuriken sensei, Yasuyuki Otsuka, of the Meifu Shinkage Ryu and in this knife throwing book he reveals the secrets learned in his years of study and training. Fletcher explains the origins and purpose of the shuriken as a weapon and provides information on the various types of shuriken used by the historical samurai and ninjas. Fletcher's expert instructions, along with over 200 photographs and the enclosed DVD can help anyone become proficient with Japanese throwing techniques. Weapons instruction includes: Shaken Shuriken—The most familiar of the shuriken family, this sharp-edged, star-shaped weapon is the one typically seen in martial arts film. Bo Shuriken—Shaped like a spike, easy to manufacture, economical, and convenient to carry, this simple weapon is a staple in the arsenal of the Japanese warrior. Teppan Shuriken—A multi-purpose weapon made from iron plates, it can take a variety of shapes and is used both for throwing or hand-to-hand combat.
Download or read book Castles written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey across the world and throughout history to discover the world's best and most unusual castles, and learn about their features, from the tallest turrets to the dingiest dungeons. Find out how castles have changed over time and what happened to the people who lived in them. A glimpse into the history of different castles around the world, the dramatic battles to conquer them, and the weapons that defended and defeated them. Travel through time and venture into the wonderful world of castles, from the extravagant châteaux of France, to the impenetrable fortresses of Japan. Find out why castles were built and witness some of the most famous sieges in history. Trek across the world to visit castles perched on perilous clifftops and exotic islands. Meet the medieval rulers who built the grandest castles and forts, and the modern tycoons who splashed out money trying to replicate them. Discover why the spiral staircases in castles always turned clockwise, and why their toilets always smelled so bad! And learn about the great lengths that prisoners would go to in order to escape... This children's book takes you on an immersive adventure to a collection of castles each beautifully illustrated at a particular moment in history. See the world's best castles from a range of viewpoints, whether you are standing next to samurai warriors waiting to attack, or castle jesters entertaining the king. Castle is a fact-packed, modern look at a classic topic.
Download or read book One Arrow One Life written by Kenneth Kushner and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One Arrow, One Lifeis the ultimate study of kyudo (the art of traditional Japanese archery) and its relation to the ideals and practice of Zen Buddhism. But it's much more: It also serves perfectly as an informal manual of practice for anyone who wants to bring a living, moving Zen into the activities of everyday life. Beginning with a solid introduction to the foundation techniques of both kyudo and zazen-breathing, posture, and concentration-and quickly moving on to the subtleties of advanced practice, Ken Kushner then ties it all together into a personal testimony of the pervasiveness of Zen in everyday life. For those interested in Zen and moving meditation, kyudo practitioners of all levels, as well as students of the Way of martial arts, this volume, beautifully illustrated with line drawings by Jackson Morisawa, is an indispensable guidebook.
Download or read book Battle of One Hundred and Eight Days written by Kazuo Koike and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2006 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Parental advisory: explicit content"--Cover.
Download or read book Shuriken written by Fujita Seiko and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Introduction to Work Study written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Atsumori written by Zeami Motokiyo and published by Volume Edizioni srl. This book was released on 2014-03-07 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The japanese Noh drama by the Master Zeami Motokiyo about the Buddhist priest Rensei and the warrior of the Taira Clan Atsumori. The story of redention of the warrior Kumagai Jiro Naozane that killed the young Atsumori. One of the most popular and touching Zeami's Noh drama inspired by "The Tales of Heike". Contents: Preface by Massimo Cimarelli Atsumori by Zeami Motokiyo Pearson Part I Interlude Part II Glossary Notes
Download or read book The Eighteen Weapons of War written by Hirayama Heigen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of a book by Fujita Seiko (1898-1966) introducing the Bugei Juhappan, The eighteen weapons and techniques a warrior was expected to know. The list originates in China and eventually made its way to Japan. Fujita Seiko charts the changes in the weapons and techniques over the centuries and introduces the Edo Era martial arts master Hirayama Gyozo (1759-1828), who adapted it for Japan. The original book is reproduced with additional illustrations from historical Samurai manuals.
Download or read book Kusari D written by Christian Russo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Approaching the multifaceted world of traditional Japanese martial arts, one can experience moments of profound mystery. It can happen when you receive a lesson from a true Master while visiting their places of origin, or the first time you hold a forged sword, a sublime but sanguinary work of art. It can happen when you are weighing a simple, old, rusty, weighted chain in the palms of your hands." The Kusari - also known as Kusarifundō or Manrikigusari, is a traditional minor weapon used by the warriors and police officers in the Japanese feudal period. Tracing its historical, philosophical and technical traits, Christian Russo, practitioner and teacher of Japanese Martial Arts, accompanies us throw an evanesced time and place, where this small weapon has been secretly guarded for centuries. History, legend, anthropology, philosophy, martial arts, folklore and mysticism alternate in Kusari-Dō. Christian Russo was born and lives in Turin, Italy. He began practicing Jutaijutsu at the Yoshin Ryu School of Martial Arts in 1993; among the other armed specializations of the School, Hojojutsu, the Art of the Rope, and Kusarijutsu, the Art of the Chain which fascinated him at first sight. He is a passionate scholar of martial arts history and collector of Kakushi-Buki, the hidden weapons of Japanese warriors.
Download or read book Koga ryu Ninjutsu written by Don Roley and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-02 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shosui Fukuyama was a police officer in the region known as Koga, one of the centers of ancient ninjutsu. To do his job better, he researched the ancient art, consulting with families in the area and studying the old texts such as the Bansenshukai.In the 1950s, he put out this book on the modern applications possible with the art. He quotes ancient texts and examines ways the principles can still be used in the modern world.Many of the tools are obsolete, but the strategies and tactics for stealth, manipulating people and related skills are timeless.The purpose the author had was to make the art of ninjutsu alive throughout the ages. His personal experience in using much of the skills in the book insures that what is written will withstand the test of time.
Download or read book Miyamoto Musashi Shuriken written by Kanji Naruse and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miyamoto Musashi, famed for his two-sword style, was a master of Shuriken. Kanji Naruse, the martial arts researcher and instructor of Negishi School Shuriken, published his book "Shuriken" in 1941. He devoted two chapters to discussing Miyamoto Musashi and his use of Shuriken. The first chapter of his surprising book discusses the origins of Musashi's Shuriken art and quotes various historical documents as well as the Okura Monument, a stone slab etched with a 1000 Kanji history of Musashi's life produced by his adopted son Iori. It also discusses Musashi's surprisingly influential connection to the famous Yagyu family and how a duel between Musashi and a member of the Yagyu family caused the Yagyu to develop new techniques to defend against an opponent throwing a Shuriken. The second chapter is Naruse's interpretation of the Shuriken techniques employed by Musashi in duels. The next chapters will look at documents related to the Chishin Ryu, New Learning School, a Shuriken school that was founded by the descendants of Miyamoto Musashi. These documents were all transcribed by the early 20th century martial artist and researcher Fujita Seiko. A section of a recently authenticated work by Miyamoto Musashi is also included. This document gives specific instructions regarding how to throw Shuriken according to Musashi. Finally, documents related to the Yagyu school mentioning Shuriken will be introduced. This book is a bilingual edition with both Japanese and English.
Download or read book Vicars of Christ written by Peter De Rosa and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
